Category: Fiqh of Fasting
Abdul Karim Awad
Books
Since 2013-05-25
Fasting in Ramadan
By Abdul Karim Awad. With the advent of another Ramadan, a mixture of feelings overwhelm the hearts of Muslims all over the world. The hearts are full of hope, based on truthful promises and glad ti ... more
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
Muhammad Bin Salih Al-Uthaimeen
Articles
Since 2012-12-23
Rulings on Ramadan for Women
Articles
Since 2012-12-23
The health benefits of yogurt
The health benefits of yogurt for Ramadan and Eid ... more
Articles
Since 2012-12-23
The intention to fast Ramadan
As salaamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakaatuh
Should the intention to fast Ramadaan be made at night or during the day? and if someone tells you at the time of ...
Articles
Since 2012-12-23
A Day and a Night in Ramadan (part 1 of 2)
The Fast of the Day... Description: A typical day in the life of a Muslim in Ramadan. ... more
Menstruating woman and Laylat al-Qadr
What can a woman who is menstruating do on Laylat al-Qadr? ... more
Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips
Articles
Since 2012-12-23
Fasting - A Way of Life
{...لَعَلَّكُمْ تَتَّقُونَ}
البقرة: ...
Articles
Since 2012-12-23
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
Articles
Since 2012-12-23
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
Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips
Articles
Since 2012-12-23
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, ...
Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips
Articles
Since 2012-12-23