Fasting in the second half of Sha'baan

The prohibition on fasting in the second half of Sha'baan

Q:
Is it permissible to fast after halfway through Sha'baan? Because I heard that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) forbade fasting after halfway through Sha'baan.

A: Praise be to Allaah.

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Origins of Shia

Scholars of Usul Al-Fiqh (Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence) stated the following rule, "One cannot pass a judgment on something unless one has a clear conception of it". Based on this rule, it is meaningless to pass a judgment on Shia unless you have good knowledge about them. It is also ...

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Why Do Muslims Fast? (part 1 of 2)

{O believers! Fasting has been prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you in order that you become more conscious of God} [Al-Baqara:183]. ... more

How to Get a Ramadan Full of Blessings?

The blessed month of Ramadan is an ideal time to work on purifying our souls ... more

A Human Being Before a Prophet

Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) has been and will always be a human being from whom Muslims learn how to love and deal with one another, and form healthy relationships in today's global village. He left his personal impact on people as a human being before God entrusted him with His message. ... more

Don't Wait - Live Productively While Young

Life often gets very busy for many young Muslims as they try to balance deen with studies, work, community projects and other commitments. But being ‘busy’ does not always translate into productivity. ... more

The Evil Of Craving For Wealth And Status

Craving after this world torments a person, he is preoccupied and does not attain joy or pleasure whilst amassing - since he is preoccupied. He does not find time - due to his love of this world – for the Hereafter, and is preoccupied with that which will perish and forgets that which will abide and remain. ... more

The Story of Yaqub (Jacob) - Ibn Kathir

Ibn Kathir

The Qur'an does not give details of Isaac's life peace be upon him, but reliable Qur'anic commentators mentioned that when Abraham felt that his life was drawing to a close, he wished to see Isaac married. He did not want Isaac to marry one of the Canaanites, who were pagans, so ...

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6 Steps to Get You Close to Allah

Some tips to achieve closeness to Allah ... more

Episode 19: A Spotlight on Hudaibia Peace Treaty

Sheikh Ali Paqees: After Allah –Glory be to him- has honored His Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم by pushing the confederates away from Medina. The Prophet sent missions to here and there. The Muslims' power was strengthened. One night, the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم ...

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Ramadan and Fasting

A concise highlight written by Dr. M. Amir Ali,Ph.D ... more

Translation of the meanings of surah Al-Baqara (2)

(101) And when a messenger from Allah came to them confirming that which was with them, a party of those who had been given the Scripture threw the Scripture of Allah [i.e., the Torah] behind their backs as if they did not know [what it contained].

 

(102) And they followed [instead] what the ...

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