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How parents can help children understand fasting
At a young age in our lives, we are taught by teachers, parents, and elders how to live a good life following the guidance of Islam, its rules and principles. As children, we tend to listen to our elders and follow their example not really knowing the importance and benefit of each action we take. Unfortunately, not many parents realize this fact. Parents.. More -
Fast so that you may attain piety
The people of piety: Throughout the Noble Quran, Almighty Allah ordered us to be conscious and fearful of Him, for might and honour lie in fearing Him. Only the people of piety and righteousness are the people of joy and pride. Piety is a great treasure of this life and of the life to come. Allah, The Most Exalted, Says (what means): “….. More -
Glad Tidings
In a few days, Allah willing, we will be receiving the blessed month of Ramadan … the month which the believers’ hearts long for. It is a season for the hearts to regain their purity and for people to salvage their conscience after being polluted by the overwhelming desires and the pleasures of this worldly life. Allah has blessed.. More -
Why Talk about our Salaf?
Every nation boasts of its predecessors and the contributions they had made, whether in spiritual or materialistic fields. Every nation raises high the rank of its scholars and boasts about them and their history. People normally do this to display the virtues of their predecessors and to set them as role models for the forthcoming generations in.. More -
The twilight Ramadan - A poem
Lord! we are never more near to You Than the moment before we succumb to our elements Ramadan! You are never more needed Than when we think we’ve had enough I long for the passion of my thirst To linger past the hour That I recall the pleasure of the first sip That runs sweetly to where the fast nestled in my throat Month of purity.. More -
There goes Ramadan
Ramadan leaves us faster than we expect. Here are ways to hold on to the blessings of this blessed month. I remember being very small, prancing around the family in beautiful 'Eed clothes, acting my best in front of our new video camera. In the background of that childhood video, there was an old, old “deflated balloon.” That was how my.. More -
Make this your best Ramadan
Things to do this Ramadan Fasting the month of Ramadan is a Divine gift of ultimate bliss, but it needs to be unwrapped and used; it is a trust, which needs to be kept with care and concern. All great things require great sacrifice and determination: if you wish to receive this gift and protect this trust, you must be determined to sacrifice and start.. More -
Giving money instead of food in the expiation for fasting
Question: I can not fast for medical reason. Can I calculate the cost of feeding a poor person and give it to him at once? 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.. More -
The condition for giving Zakat Al-Fitr on behalf of the wife
Question: For a person who concluded his marital contract but did not consummate marriage yet, is he required to give Zakat Al-Fitr (post Ramadan obligatory charity) on behalf of his wife? Thank you! Answer: 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,.. More -
Missed many days of Ramadan and has become unable to make up for them
Question: My mother used to not fully fast Ramadan before, but just a few weeks ago Al-Hamdulillaah, she decided to start fasting for the coming Ramadan. But we just found out that she is sick and she might need to live on medication for the rest of her life. And she might not be able to fast, due to the possibility of endangering her health if not.. More -
His chief does not permit him to breakfast while working
Question: I live in Germany and I work in a restaurant and my chief don't give me any time for Fitr in Ramadan because he says it is not his problem and I work from 18 h till 22 h what shall I do if I do not eat anything till 22 it is too much to be honest and I need this job. What shall I do? Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the.. More -
He can fast only some days of Ramadan
Question: My question is very sensitive and important for me. I'm very much afraid of Allah and Al-hamdulillah, on Tawheed and try to follow Islam as much as possible and I teach people Islam and do Da'wa work also. And I have learnt a lot from your website Al-hamdulillah, and Allah will give you reward for this, Inshaa Allah. The problem is I cannot.. More -
The length of time between Athaan (call for prayer) and Suhoor
Anas ibn Maalik reported that Zayd ibn Thaabit, may Allah be pleased with them, said, “We had Suhoor with the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, then he, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, stood for prayer."So, he asked him, "What was the interval like between the Suhoor and the Athaan?" He, may Allah be pleased with.. More -
Took medication while Fajr Athaan was called in Ramadan
Question: Fajr Athaan is in progress I remembered my daily permanent medication for HBP - which usually I get soon after Sohoor meal. Doubtfully I swallowed the tablet before Athaan was over and continued my fasting. What would be the rule here? Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of.. More -
Trying to fast with bleeding gums
Question: During the last Ramadan I had blood coming out of my gums from the time I wake up to the time I break my fast. I try to spit the blood out but there are times when I swallow some. I was wondering if I have to fast again (making-up). Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship.. More
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