What is Fidya of not being able to fast?
Fidya is an amount of money or food that is paid to the poor by the one who is not able to fast.
Is it permissible Islamically for a person to break his fast because his work schedule is difficult?
Fasting is one of the pillars of Islam which is established by the Qur’an and Sunnah and by the consensus of the ummah. It is not permissible for Muslims to […]
Does blood donation break your fast?
Blood donation should be avoided during the day of fasting because taking a large amount of blood from a fasting person to donate it to a person who needs it, […]
What is the merit of performing ‘Umrah during the blessed month of
Ramadan?
Allah (SWT) has honored His slaves by equating the reward of performing ‘Umrahin Ramadan to the reward of Hajj. The messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “’Umrah inRamadan is equivalent to […]
Does i’tikaf only pertain to Ramadan?
No, it can be observed in or outside the month of Ramadan. It’s popularity during the month of Ramadan is due to it being the consistent practice of our Prophet […]
What is the ruling if a person with sinus issues has mucus build up and they feel that they are swallowing that mucus?
This does not invalidate their fast because it is beyond their control. However, those who are able to spit out the mucus should do so.
What is the ruling if someone breathes in dust, dirt, or pollen from the air?
This does not invalidate the fast, but the person should spit out as much of what they can of what was breathed in.
What is the ruling of taking multiple showers (or swimming) while fasting in order to rejuvenate a dehydrated body due to fasting in excessive heat while working?
This does not invalidate the fast because Allah allowed taking showers while fasting. Care must be taken not to allow the water to enter through the mouth, nose, or eyes […]
What is the ruling if a person does wudhu outside of the prayer time with the intention of refreshing his/her dry mouth?
This does not invalidate the fast because Allah allowed wudhu while fasting. Of course, this should not be done excessively to the point that water gets intentionally swallowed.
What is the ruling if a fasting person needed to soften their miswak with water before using it and some of the water got mixed with the saliva and was swallowed?
This does not invalidate the fast because Allah allowed the use of miswak while fasting. Of course, this should not be done excessively to the point that water gets intentionally […]
What is the ruling if a man wakes up after fajr time and finds out he had a wet dream or who unintentionally has a wet dream during the day in Ramadan?
Whoever has a wet dream still maintains a valid fast, as it is an occurrence out of that person’s control. However, he must perform ghusl to purify himself from the […]
What is the difference between a wrong action of a fasting person that is done out of forgetfulness versus someone who does a wrong action by mistake?
An action done out of forgetfulness does not invalidate the fast; an action done due to a mistake (poor judgment) does invalidate the fast depending on the circumstance. If for […]
