Category: Fiqh of Fasting
Various Scholars
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Since 2016-06-09
Fasting Ramadaan
Ramadaan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. It is the best month of the year and has a number of virtues ... more
Dr. Ragheb El-Sergany
Revival of Sunnah
Since 2014-10-15
#11 Delaying Suhur
Delaying Suhur (meal before dawn)
Delaying Sahour is a very merciful Sunnah, it gives the Muslim strength for fasting and the ability to tolerate the burden of thirst and hunger. Zaid bin Thabit said; "We took Sahur with the Messenger of Allah then we went to pray." I asked the Prophet (ﷺ):"How ...
Various Scholars
Articles
Since 2014-07-15
The Inward Requirements of Fasting
Praise be to Allah who has thwarted the hopes of Satan and frustrated his designs by making fasting a bulwark and a shield for his righteous servants; who taught them that the way of Satan to their hearts lies in secret lust; who has made known unto them that only through subduing its secret lust could the soul assert its superiority.
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Various Scholars
Articles
Since 2013-06-24
The Spiritual and Health Benefits of Ramadan Fasting
By Shahid Athar M.D.
At the onset of Ramadan Muslims all over the world start fasting from dawn to dusk daily for 30 days as ordained in Quran.
"O you who believe fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you so that you can learn Taqwa" (Quran 2:183)
The ...
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Various Scholars
Articles
Since 2013-06-24
7 Tips for a Healthier Ramadan
SoundVision Staff Writer
- Eat Suhur
The Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, highly recommend eating this pre-dawn meal before a day of fasting. While you may want to pass to catch some more sleep, remember that you can always take a catnap while you're fasting, but ...
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Various Scholars
Articles
Since 2013-06-24
10 great goals to set for this Ramadan
by Sound Vision Staff writer
- Eat, drink and be moderate
Almost all of us do it - once Iftar time hits, we just keep plowing food and drink into our mouths till it's hard to move afterwards. And those of us who do it know this is totally contrary to the spirit of Ramadan, through which ...
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Various Scholars
Articles
Since 2013-06-08
The Prophet in Ramadan
Description: Teachings of the Prophet Muhammad in Ramadan.
By Prof. Shahul Hameed
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Various Scholars
Articles
Since 2013-06-08
Ramadan Origin & Fasting
Introduction to Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting. Its Name and Origin, Prayer & reading of The Qur'an, Events of Ramadan & medical benefits of Fasting. ... more
Various Scholars
Articles
Since 2013-06-08
A Month of Blessings
An article written to highlight the fiqh of Ramadan in a simple way. ... more
Various Scholars
Articles
Since 2013-06-08
Ramadan and Fasting
A concise highlight written by Dr. M. Amir Ali,Ph.D ... more
Various Scholars
Articles
Since 2013-06-04
Ramadan
“The month of Ramadan in which the Quran was revealed, guidance for people and clear proofs of guidance and criterion. So whoever is present for the month let him fast through it. Anyone on ill or on a journey (who does not fast) should make up an equal number days (outside Ramadan). Allah ...
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Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips
Articles
Since 2012-12-23