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  • The place of I‘tikaaf

    We have previously mentioned that staying in the mosque is a condition for the validity of I‘tikaaf (seclusion in the mosque) that cannot be valid elsewhere. Rather, there is consensus on that as mentioned by Al-Qurtubi and by Ibn Qudaamah  may  Allaah  have  mercy  upon  them. in Al-Mughni. Ibn Rushd  may  Allaah  have  mercy  upon  him said that scholars.. More

  • The ruling of I‘tikaaf

    I‘tikaaf (seclusion in the mosque) is a Sunnah (recommended act) for both the man and the woman in the light of the evidence of its permissibility, and consensus over this was reported except what was reported from Maalik, may Allah have mercy upon him, that he disliked I‘tikaaf as mentioned by some of the Maaliki scholars. The ruling of.. More

  • Fasting - Its status in the religion and some of its rulings

    O my Muslim brothers and sisters! Fasting the month of Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam. Fasting the month of Ramadan was enjoined in 2 A.H., and the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, fasted nine Ramadans. It is obligatory to start fasting the month of Ramadan by one of two things: the sighting of the crescent or.. More

  • Wearing lenses and putting lubricants in the eyes while fasting

    Question: can we wear lences while fasting note that we have to put lubricant every four hour? Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger. We ask Allah to exalt his mention as well as that of his family and all his companions. .. More

  • Using smoking patches during Ramadan

    Question: I would like to ask about the patchs that are used for people who want to stop smoking. Are those ok to use during Ramdan or will they break the fast? Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger, may Allah exalt.. More

  • The change of the time of woman's menses does not affect her fasting

    Question: I am going to take the treatment of fertility .for this ivf have to be done .my periods came on7 sep . doctor gave me injection for period withdrawal so periods came again after 15 days . My question is I should fast or not ? fast of ramadan ..Coz due to treatment habit of periods is changed .I think next month periods will not come at the.. More

  • Tasting food during Ramadan

    Question: Can women taste food in Ramadan? Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger, may Allah exalt his mention as well as that of his family and all his companions. Some scholars have declared that it is disliked for.. More

  • Her traveling husband arrived and had sex with her during the last day of Ramadan

    Question: Assalamu alaikum, Dear brothers, please give us the clarification of our queries. I am a married women with one child. Soon after our marriage my husband left me to his working place (another country). Because his leave was shorter. He joined with me after a year on the 30th day of Ramadan. He started the fasting (1st of Ramadan) from where.. More

  • Daily supplications of the Prophet

    Question I would really like to know about Sayyiduna Muhammadwhat is the Du'a that everyday he had to say and loved to say, and that helped him through everything everyday? Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger. The Prophetused.. More

  • The mention of Allah with one's heart

    Question Is there a Hadeeth that says that the 'Dhikr of the Heart' (that which the angles cannot hear) earns us Hasanaat 70 times more that the 'Dhikr of the Tongue' (that which the angles can hear?)Please do reply. Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that.. More

  • Length of fasting days different due to traveling

    Question: I have known that Ramadan will start in Egypt at Friday 16-11-2001, Now I am in Japan at which the fasting is according to the nearest Islamic country like Malaysia, thus Friday here will be 29th of Shaban. For my case I will go back to Egypt in Ramadan which means that my Fasting will be less than in Egypt by one day. So My Question is:.. More

  • Trimming the mustache and cutting the nails while fasting

    Question: Can a person trim his mustache or cut his nails while he is fasting? Please advise. Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger. We ask Allah to exalt his mention as well as that of his family and all his companions... More

  • Embrace Islam first and then pray and fast

    Question: I am not Muslim but believe in Islam. Can I make Salat and fast during Ramadan? Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger. We.. More

  • When does Ramadan Start?

    Question: When does Ramadan start? Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger. We ask Allah to exalt his mention as well as that of his family and all his companions. If you mean by your question when it is possible to prove.. More

  • Intention on first day of Ramadan is not enough

    Question: Is it permissible to intend on the first day of Ramadan to fast in the month of Ramadan (by verbally) or do I need to intend everyday before Fajr prayer or I should not do that? Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad is His slave and.. More