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 […]
If a man or woman breaks his/her fast in Ramadan due to a valid excuse – such as travel, illness, or menstruation, and later, outside of Ramadan, has spousal intercourse during the day when he/she was making up the Ramadan fast, is expiation required?
Whoever has spousal intercourse intentionally while making up a Ramadan fast:Must make up the day.Does not have to offer expiation; this is by agreement of the four main schools of […]
What is the ruling for spouses who have intercourse during the day in Ramadan while traveling?
If they are traveling then they do not have to offer expiation. If a husband and wife are traveling, they are allowed to have intercourse, just as they are both […]
Does the expiation for intercourse during the daytime in Ramadan have to be offered immediately, or can one take his time in offering it?
Expiation is an immediate obligation and it is not permissible to delay it except with a valid excuse.One who is required to offer expiation due to intercourse should be cautious […]
What is the ruling for one who repeats intercourse in Ramadan?
Whoever repeats intercourse in the same day, one expiation will be sufficient for him; this is without any disagreement amongst the scholars. This is because he invalidated his day’s fast […]
What is the ruling for a man who has intercourse with his wife during the daytime in Ramadan out of forgetfulness?
The man does not have to offer expiation if intercourse happens out of forgetfulness. This is the opinion of the majority from the Hanafi’s, Maaliki’s, Shafa’is, and a report by […]
What is the expiation for a wife whose husband has intercourse with her without her consent?
There is a difference of opinion in the matter. If the wife was pressured into intercourse, or committed the act out of forgetfulness, or did not possess the knowledge that […]
Is expiation for having sexual intercourse during the daytime in Ramadan required for the husband and wife, or is it only required for the husband?
The husband must make up the day and offer expiation; this is by agreement of the four main schools of thought. The majority opinion also states that the wife should […]
Is the requirement of expiation due to intercourse in Ramadan lifted for whomever is unable to offer it?
If one is unable to feed poor Muslim people, scholars have differed: First opinion: Requirement of expiation is not lifted and remains pending for him. This is the opinion of […]