Rulings on the expiation paid for not fasting

Question My grandfather is sick. I give on his behalf ten Dirhams per day from his own money as an expiation for not fasting. I do this sometimes after the Iftaar (sunset meal that concludes the fast), sometimes in the morning, and other times before the Iftaar. Does this free him from liability? Is it enough? What intention should I have when I give this ransom? Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none...

Acts that Diminish the Reward of Fasting - II

Backbiting and tale-bearing Q: Do backbiting and tale-bearing during the day in Ramadan invalidate one's fast? A: Backbiting and tale-bearing do not invalidate fasting; however, they reduce its reward. Allah The Exalted Says (what means): {O you who have believed,...

Fill Your Child's Heart with Faith this Ramadan

Ramadan is a great opportunity to instill faith in our children's hearts. Some of these values are: 1- Patience: By enduring hunger and thirst while fasting, a child learns to be patient. 2- Fearing Allah The Almighty No one sees the child except Allah The...

Correct Answers to Questions about Takbeer of ‘Eed Prayer - I

This is a series of brief answers to some questions about the extra Takbeers [the words 'Allahu-Akbar '(Allah is The Most Great)] of the ‘Eed prayer: Question 1: When are Takbeers [Allahuakbar (Allah is The Most Great)] of the ‘Eed prayer said? ...

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    04:47 AM
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    11:29 AM
  • Asr
    02:26 PM
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    04:46 PM
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    06:16 PM

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  • Making up a missed fast on Friday alone

    Question: salam. its forbiden to fast on friday(only) but can we fast if we are keeping obligatory missed fasts ? jazakAllahukhairan. Fatwa: All perfect...

  • Bleeding and fasting during Ramadan

    Question: salam alaykum wa rahmat Allah wa Barakatu I had an abortion one week ago; by the begining of Ramadan I will be in my second week. Now I have little drops...

  • How to receive the month of Ramadan

    Question: Would you please tell me how to receive the noble month of Ramadan? Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there...