What is a second invalidator of the fast and what is the evidence for it?
Eating invalidates the fast and the evidence is in the following verse: “So now have sexual relations with them and seek that which Allah has ordained for you (offspring), and […]
Is there an expiation required for any other invalidator of a fast?
No expiation, other than a tawba and a make up of the day, is required for any of the other things that break the fast apart from intercourse.
Is discharge during intercourse a requirement for a fast to be invalidated?
No; any act of intercourse, even without discharge, invalidates the fast.
Which is the most serious invalidator of a fast and requires an expiation?
Intercourse is the most serious invalidator, as it has a severe expiation along with it. The person needs to make tawba, make up the day, and fast for 60 consecutive […]
Which matters that invalidate the fast are specifically mentioned in hadith?
The other things that break the fast were mentioned by the Prophet (pbuh) in his Sunnah. They include cupping, deliberate vomiting, menstruation/nifaas, and masturbation.
Which matters that invalidate the fast are specifically mentioned in the Qur’an?
Three major matters that invalidate the fast are mentioned in the Qur’an. They are intercourse, eating, and drinking. “So now have sexual relations with them and seek that which Allaah […]
What are the matters that invalidate the fast?
Some of the things that invalidate the fast involve fluids coming out of the body, which weaken it. They are: intercourse masturbation deliberate vomiting menstruation/nifaas cupping Certain things/fluids that go […]
If a woman wants to be safe from the difference of opinion of the scholars, which is the most cautious opinion she should take?
She should make up the days that are missed due to pregnancyShe should both make up the days and pay a fidya for days that are missed due to nursing.
If a woman has already paid the fidya on previous fasts without making up the days and she is now able to fast, what does she need to do?
It is preferable for her to make up the days so she can avoid the difference of opinion of the scholars who deem it necessary for her to make up […]
If a woman has more than one month of missed fasts due to consecutive pregnancy and can not fast the missed days, what should she do?
In the case where a woman has several accumulated months of missed fasts, then the minority opinion of her needing to only pay the fidya without making up the days […]
Which opinion is best to follow?
It is best to follow the opinion of the majority of the scholars, which is: Make up the missed days only with no need to pay fidya; this is for […]
What is the detailed analysis of the fifth opinion which states that the pregnant woman needs to only make up the missed days and the nursing woman needs to make up the days and pay a fidya?
This opinion, which is that of Imam Maalik, states that a differentiation needs to be made between a pregnant woman who breaks the fast due to fear of harm to […]
