When making up missed fasts, it is essential to form the intention the night before, as is required in the case of the original fast

I wasnt aware that ramadan fasts missed due to menstruation had to be made up before nafl ones and I started keeping some nafl ones so is it possible for me to change the intention of the previous nafl ones I have kept or to change the intention of fast during the day? Because the one I kept today for example I started off with the intention of keeping a nafl fast but can I now change this to the intention of making up the ones I missed in ramadan?

Praise be to Allah. Firstly:  It is not valid to change the intention of observing the voluntary fast that one has completed in order to make it a fast to make up for a day of Ramadan which one did not fast, because when making up missed fasts, it is essential to form the intention ... Continue Reading

Beating Bad Breath during Ramadan

Bad breath seems to be more potent when fasting due to the dryness of the mouth. To reduce this it would be recommended to drink plenty of fluids during the evening and suhur time. ... more

The Inner Secrets of Fasting

Indeed, the fast is only virtuous due to two significant concepts. Firstly, it is a secret and hidden action thus, no one from the creation is able to see it. Therefore showing off cannot enter into it. Secondly, it is a means of subjugating the enemies of Allah. This is because the road that the enemies (of Allah) embark upon (in order to misguide the Son of Adam) is that of desires.. ... more

Prophetic Reflections on Ramadaan

 

 

 


Friday, 22 September 2006

 


A collection of Ahadeeth compiled and translated by Dr. Bilal. A detailed explanation of the Ahadeeth will be put up soon Insha Allaah.

1.Aboo Umaamah said: I came to Allaah’s Messenger (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) and asked, ...

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Ramadan and Fasting

 
 
The word Ramadaan comes from the noun Ramad, which refers to “the heat of the stones arising from the intense heat of the sun.” The ninth month was named Ramadaan because when the Arabs changed the names of the months from the ancient language, ...
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Concerns of the Islamic Scholar

Concerns of the Islamic Scholar During the Month of Ramadan ... more

Making use of cooking time in Ramadan

I want to know some words I can repeat during my daily duties such as when I am cooking or doing housework, because I do not want to miss out on the reward. ... more

Slacking in acts of worship during Ramadan

Beware of slacking in acts of worship during the Month of Ramadan ... more

20 Special Characteristics of Ramadan

 
 

1.Its name: Ramadan, The Month of Ramadan, The Month of Patience, The Month of Siyam.

2.Look for the Hilal: Moon

3.The doors or Paradise are opened and the gates of Hell are locked.

4.The Shayateen are bond

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A Day and a Night in Ramadan (part 2 of 2)

Worship of the Night.. Description: A typical night in the life of a Muslim in Ramadan ... more

Fasting the Month of Ramadan

The fourth pillar of Islam is fasting. Allah prescribes daily fasting for all able, adult Muslims during the whole of the month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the lunar calendar, beginning with the sighting of the new moon. ... more

Reaping the Benefits of Ramadan

 
 

 
Adapted from a lecture

In the month of Ramadan it is very important that we spent a few moments to understand some of the wisdoms and lessons that we can learn from this month of fasting.

Unfortunately, many Muslims come in ...
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