Valid Excuses For Not Fasting
(the five major categories in brief) Valid excuses for not fulfilling the obligations for fasting fall under five major categories (aside from menstrual and postnatal bleeding). When one breaks one's fast with a valid excuse, he should simply make up the missed day, whereas breaking the fast without a valid excuse entails a penalty, such as fasting consecutively for two months if one is able. Here is an expanded explanation of the five major categories of...

I'tikaaf and the Positive Leap
It is narrated on the authority of Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, that he said, “The Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam (may Allah exalt his mention), would observe I‘tikaaf every year (during Ramadan) for ten days; in the year...

What is after Ramadan?
With the end or Ramadan drawing near, we- Muslims- thank Allah for the blessing of giving us the opportunity to fast and observe the night prayers during this blessed month, for making that easy for us and saving us from the Hell-Fire. Such is how days and nights...
Using Pills to Delay the Monthly Period
Question: I would like to go and perform ‘Umrah at the end of Ramadan. However, this will coincide with my monthly period, which usually lasts for 10 days. Can I take some pills to delay my monthly period? Do these pills have any side-effects? What pills can you recommend for this purpose? Would consuming these pills hinder me from having children when I get married in the future? Answer: Assalaamu ‘Alaykum, dear sister Nada. You can use Primolet-N....