Zakatul-Fitr and The 'Eed
Zakatul-Fitr Zakatul-Fitr is an obligatory charity on every Muslim at the end of the month of Ramadan. Ibn 'Umar, may Allaah be pleased with them, said: "The Prophet, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, enjoined the payment of one Saa’ (a volume measure...
Breaking fasting due to unbearable difficulty or inability to work
Question: I work in Spain in the field of construction, which is one of the most difficult fields of work. We work in high temperatures and I consume about nine liters of water a day. I therefore believe that I will not be able to fast in Ramadan. Is it permissible for me not to fast? I want you to provide me with the answer taking the following factors into consideration: - It is very difficult for me to find another job. - I need money during...
Rejoice! Your Bad Deeds can be Replaced with Good Ones-II
… Continued This repentance is a great gain and a blessed gift from the One who accepts repentance, the Most Merciful. It is attained only by the one whom Allah The Almighty guides. Has He not said, in connection with those left behind in the Battle of...
The virtue of the Last Ten Days of Ramadan and the desirability of devoting oneself to worship in them
‘Aa’ishah, may Allah be pleased with her, said, “When the last ten days (of Ramadan) would begin, the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, would tie his lower garment (Izaar) tight, stay up at night, and wake his family (to offer acts...