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Invalidated his fast throughout three years unknowingly
Question: With Reference to question No. 293422, I have got the answer from Fatwa 4062. But at that I don't know the exact Hukm for the Suhoor time. At that time I thought that we can eat and drink until sunrise. So I used to stop eating before 30 min of sunrise. This I have done for at least 3 years. If have done because of ignorance. Even then.. More -
Not allowed to break the fast when staying for more than 4 days
Question: I am traveling on the first day of Ramadan to a city 450 km far from where I live. I will stay there for 4 days, then I will come back. My question is: Can I break fasting during those 5 days or just while traveling? Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah,.. More -
Eating after dawn in Ramadan
Question: I have failed to wake before dawn in Ramadan and ate after dawn when it was still dark or a little dark. I ate because my parent(s) wanted me to and also being afraid that if I didn't eat anything my stomach will get so painful and hungry. If I didn't eat, I would be eating nothing for lots of hours and I'm 14 years old and my stomach would.. More -
Time of Suhoor (Pre-dawn Meal)
Ibn Mas‘ood, may Allah be pleased with him, narrated that the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said, “The Athaan (call for prayer) of Bilaal should not stop any of you from having his Suhoor (pre-dawn meal), for he only performs the Athaan [that early] in order that whoever among you is offering the [voluntary] night prayer.. More -
Making up fast for Ramadan
Question: Is it ok to make intention in the morning to make up fast for Ramadan? Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger. We ask Allah to exalt his mention as well as that of his family and all his companions. Fasting.. More -
Guilty about masturbating during Ramadan
Question: I converted at the beginning of Ramadan so I am very new to Islam, however I am doing worse in Ramadan then before. I have ruined my fast by masturbating three times on three different days during the time of the fast. I am so guilty and angry with myself, I do not know what to do. I hate myself for this and feel no matter what I do, pray.. More -
Praying but not fasting
Question: Suppose you pray but don't fast? Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger, may Allah exalt his mention as well as that of his family and all his companions. The person who does not fast in Ramadan commits a.. More -
Get past the fast: the real reason for Ramadan rebellion
As parents, we often worry about our children, and we want the very best for them—in this life and most importantly, we want the best for them in the Hereafter. We wonder if they will end up making the right decisions, if they will choose to fast in Ramadan and act on their good intentions and avoid sins. We supplicate that they will truly observe.. More -
Fasting and Breaking Fast while Traveling
It was narrated on the authority of ‘Aa’ishah, may Allah be pleased with her, that she said: “Hamzah ibn ‘Amr Al-Aslami asked the Prophet,sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, ‘Should I fast while traveling?’ as he used to fast frequently. The Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, replie:,‘You may fast.. More -
The punishment for breaking the fast of Ramadan without a valid excuse
Abu Umaamah Al-Baahili, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “I heard the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, saying,‘Whilst I was sleeping, two men came to me and took hold of my upper arm, and took me to a rugged mountain. They said, ‘Climb up.’ I said, ‘I can not.’ They said, ‘We will.. More -
Breast-feeding and fasting
Question: I have a 7 month old baby who I breastfeed. Since I started fasting the milk started to go and every time that I breastfeed I feel dizzy so I just stay in bed all day long I would like to know if it is a good enough reason to stop fasting and to return those missed days after I stop breastfeeding. Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah,.. More -
Had sex with his wife during Ramadan two years ago
Question: My husband had sex with me one day during Ramadan 2 years ago. Afterward he felt so sorry and repented. Does he have to fast after that since it happened 2 years ago? Fatwa: It is praiseworthy of your husband that he repented from that sin. Along with his repentance he has to pay the expiation which is as follows in sequence: He has.. More -
Completed sexual act after Athaan was called during Ramadan
Question: Whilst fasting during the holy month of Ramadan, one night I was making love to my wife late at night and whilst we were still making love, the Athaan for the Fajr was called. We were still in the act for couple of minutes after the call the Athaan. I did fast that day, however I am not sure as to if should fast another day after Ramadan.. More -
00 Various Ramadan Events
The followingevents took place during Ramadan but the historians differed regarding the exact day they happened on. 1A.H. The Expedition of Sayf Al-Bahr. The Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, sent Hamzah ibn ‘Abdul-Muttalib, may Allah be pleased with him, to Sayf Al-Bahr with thirty men from the Muhaajiroon (emigrants)... More -
Readying children for Ramadan
There's nothing like that feeling of anticipation in the weeks before Ramadan. My heart flitters ceaselessly somewhere between agony and ecstasy at what I hope to put forth and what that blessed month may bring. This pre-Ramadan excitement is an essential ingredient for a productive, meaningful Ramadan and it can never begin too early. In fact, it must.. More
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