Is expiation based on the order stated in the above hadith of the Prophet (pbuh) to the companion?
Expiation due to spousal sexual intercourse during the daytime in Ramadan is based on the order stated in the hadith. Thus, one does not entertain the option of fasting two […]
What is the expiation for spouses who have intercourse during the daytime in Ramadan due to desire that stemmed from both of them?
They must repent, seek forgiveness from Allah, and be regretful. They must also make up this day. They must offer an expiation. Expiation would be:Freeing a believing slave, and if […]
What is the expiation if one or both spouses discharge mani as a result of sexual arousal?
If one or both spouses discharge mani, the fast should be continued out of guilt and respect and the day should be made up later. However, no expiation is needed […]
Is the reward for feeding those who are fasting specific to the poor, or is it general and inclusive to family and friends?
‘Fasting person’ in the above hadith refers both to those who are poor and otherwise. The reward is granted for the feeding of any fasting person. However, it is better […]
Is it permissible to supplicate with duaa other than the authentic duaa from the Sunnah if one has not memorized the authentic duaa?
Yes, it is permissible to make duaa even if it is not one recorded in the Sunnah. The Prophet (pbuh) said, “Choose any supplication that you like and call upon […]
Is it permissible to delay iftar slightly just to be on the safe side?
The Sunnah is to hasten the iftar after confirming the sunset. If the fasting person intentionally delays iftar due to his/her belief that it is more virtuous, then that is […]
Is intention required for every day in the month of Ramadan?
The majority (except for Maaliki) state that the intention should be made for each day; fasting each day is an independent act of worship and the validity of a day’s […]
What are the conditions of the fast according to Maaliki?
The conditions are four: Intention Purification from menstruation or post-childbirth bleeding Islam The fasting is done during a permissible time (ex., it is prohibited to fast on the day of […]
What is the evidence for one who takes the opinion of fasting according to the horizon in one’s region?
Kuraib narrated that Umm al-Fadl sent him to Muawiyah in ash-Sham. He said, “I came to ash-Sham and completed the errand. Then the new crescent of Ramadan was sighted while […]
When should fasting commence if there is a difference in the horizon in one place versus another?
The majority state that fasting should commence at the same time for all Muslims, and the difference in horizon should not be taken into consideration. Imam Shafi’i states that commencement […]
What should a Muslim say at the sighting of the new moon (of the lunar month)?
At the sighting of the new moon (of the lunar month), the Prophet (pbuh) used to supplicate:“Allahumma ahillahu ‘alaina bil-amni wal-iman, was-salamati wal-Islam, Rabbi wa Rabbuk-Allah, Hilalu rushdin wa khairan […]
What is the methodology in confirming the sighting of the Ramadan moon according to Imam Hanbali?
Sighting by one righteous man and it does not suffice if righteousness is not evident; a woman’s testimony is also accepted.
