What is the methodology in confirming the sighting of the Ramadan moon according to Imam Hanafi?
Imam Hanafi requires the following:1. Sighting by the vast majority in the case of clear skies2. Sighting by one righteous man suffices in the case of cloudiness or dust; a […]
What is the methodology in confirming the sighting of the Ramadan moon?
Scholars have differed in the matter:1. Sighting by the vast majority2. Sighting by righteous Muslims3. Sighting by one righteous Muslim
When is fasting obligatory?
Fasting is obligatory in the following situations: First: Vowed Fasts: If one vows to fast a day or a month to seek nearness to Allah swt, then he must do […]
Is there fasting that is disliked?
Yes:1. Fasting every day2. Singling out Friday3. Singling out Saturday4. Fasting the Day of Doubt (last day of Sha’ban)5. Fasting a day or two before Ramadan according to the majority […]
What are the eight types of fasts according to Imam Hanafi?
Specified obligatory fasts: the current month of Ramadan. Non-specified obligatory fasts: making up fasts from a past Ramadan and expiation fasts. Specified necessary (wajib) fasts: specified vowed fasts. Non-specified necessary […]
What is the ruling on fasting the month of Ramadan?
Fasting the month of Ramadan is a pillar of Islam and one of the religion’s obligations. Its evidence is based on textual proof found in the Quran, Sunnah, and the […]
