Once the man gets to his destination at the hotel where he is traveling to, is he allowed to continue breaking the fast?
The majority of the scholars say that if he is intending to stay 4 days or less on his trip, then yes, he is. He is considered a traveler for […]
When is he allowed to start breaking his fast?
According to the majority of the scholars, he has to have the intention of fasting that day and start fasting the same as everyone else. Once he gets on the […]
Is a person obligated to break their fast if they go on travel?
According to the majority of scholars, the answer is no.According to Imam Ahmad, it is recommended to break the fast.Our class adopts the majority opinion that it is more virtuous […]
Is it permissible for frequent travelers to break their fast?
If travel does not cause him hardship, it is better to observe the ritual fast of the blessed days of Ramadan.If the traveler decides to break the fast, it is […]
What is the definition of travel?
It is defined by culture and custom. For example, we wouldn’t consider travel within our city limits or to another neighboring city or town, as travel.The majority of scholars agree […]
What is the evidence that travel is a legitimate reason that allows a person to break his/her fast during Ramadan or an obligatory fast?
The evidence is: “…so whoever sights (the new moon of) the month, let him fast it; and whoever is ill or on a journey – then an equal number of […]
What are legitimate reasons that allow someone to break an obligatory fast?
Travel Sickness Old Age Ikrah Extreme thirst Extreme hunger Exhaustion Jihad (fighting for the sake of Allah) Pregnancy Nursing
Is it permissible to intentionally gather one’s saliva and swallow it to alleviate a dry mouth sensation for the fasting person?
Gathering one’s saliva and swallowing it does not break the fast regardless of how frequently it is done. However, some scholars dislike it.
Does cupping invalidate fasting?
Imams Hanifa, Maalik, and Shafa’i all stated that cupping does not invalidate one’s fast. They cite Bukhari’s narration on the authority of ibn ‘Abbas (ra) that the Prophet (pbuh) had […]
Is it permissible for a husband to kiss his wife while fasting and is it permissible for spouses to have foreplay while fasting?
Narrated A’isha: “The Messenger of Allah (pbuh) used to kiss and embrace while he was fasting, but he was the one of you who had most control over his desire.” […]
What is the virtue of i’tikaf in the month of Ramadan?
I’tikaf in Ramadan is very virtuous, especially during the last ten days. This is because i’tikaf leads to the performance of acts of obedience and distances one from prohibitions. Whoever […]
Which is better in Ramadan: focusing on worship or seeking knowledge?
The righteous predecessors used to leave everything once Ramadan began and focus solely on worship, especially the recitation of the Qur’an. It has also been reported that some of them […]
