
Advice to Women in Ramadan
O Muslim women, O protected pearls of the Ummah (Muslim nation)! I advise you to make a sincere intention to make the most of Ramadan, and to have good expectations of Allah The Almighty regarding your efforts at being dutiful to your parents and husband, raising...

Readying children for Ramadan
There's nothing like that feeling of anticipation in the weeks before Ramadan. My heart flitters ceaselessly somewhere between agony and ecstasy at what I hope to put forth and what that blessed month may bring. This pre-Ramadan excitement is an essential ingredient...

The Merit of Sahoor (Pre-dawn meal) - I
Abu Sa‘eed Al-Khudri, may Allah be pleased with him, reported that the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said, “Eating the Sahoor (pre-dawn meal) is a blessed act. So, do not neglect it even if you take just a gulp of water, because Allah...
Delaying Zakat Al-Fitr out of forgetfulness
Question A father asked his children in Egypt to give Zakat Al-Fitr (Post Ramadan obligatory charity) on his and his wife’s behalf as they were in Makkah performing ‘Umrah. The children gave it on the night of ‘Eed in Egypt. In Saudi Arabia, however, this corresponded to the second night of ‘Eed. They forgetfully did this. Is this Zakah valid? May Allah reward you. Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds. I...