Benefits of abstention from sex while fasting

Question: Why is sexual intercourse prohibited during the daytime of Ramadan? 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, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, is His slave and Messenger. Ramadan is a season of goodness which Allah has bestowed on His servants in order to enhance their faith, increase their righteousness and deepen their relations with Him. Allah...

Sun-Dried Tomato Dip

Serves 4 - 250 g/8 oz sun-dried tomatoes - 250 g/8 oz cream cheese, softened - 60 g/2 oz pine nuts - 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese - 3 tablespoons chopped basil - Bagel chips or French bread, sliced - Selection of raw...

Zakat Al-Fitr for couples living apart

Question I am married since August 2002 and my wife is still living with her parents in Algeria. Who is in charge of the payment of the Zakat Al-Fitr? Personally, I am living in France and I did not succeed to bring my wife regularly (I mean to establish her permanently in France). Should I pay for her or should her father pay? Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and...

Women’s Worship During Ramadan – I

A Muslim woman should utilize the seasons which Allah has endowed with great benefit and made a source for accumulating rewards. A woman can increase her reward in Ramadan by strengthening various aspects of worship and obedience to Allah, by being keen in performing...

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    11:40 AM
  • Asr
    03:08 PM
  • Maghrib
    06:17 PM
  • Isha
    07:47 PM

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  • Making up a missed fast on Friday alone

    Question: salam. its forbiden to fast on friday(only) but can we fast if we are keeping obligatory missed fasts ? jazakAllahukhairan. Fatwa: All perfect...

  • Bleeding and fasting during Ramadan

    Question: salam alaykum wa rahmat Allah wa Barakatu I had an abortion one week ago; by the begining of Ramadan I will be in my second week. Now I have little drops...

  • How to receive the month of Ramadan

    Question: Would you please tell me how to receive the noble month of Ramadan? Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there...