Moon Sighting: Between Sharee’ah and Astronomy - I
Question: What is the Sharee’ah (Islamic legislation) ruling on confirming the beginning of the lunar month by means of astronomical calculations? Answer: Depending on astronomical calculations to confirm the advent of the lunar month implies two grave...
Start of the Holy Month of Ramadan
Fasting is an obligation enjoined by Allah, the Almighty, at a fixed time in the year, and cannot be performed at any other time. Therefore, the Muslims should know the rulings related to the start and end of Ramadan in order to perform this act of worship as prescribed....
Expiating fasts on behalf of a deceased person who died before completing Ramadan
Question: My father died on 18th Ramadan while he was fasting and with 12 days remaining from the month. Is it incumbent upon me to make up for those 12 days on behalf of him? And in the case of it being so, then could I combine the intention of observing the six fasts of Shawwaal and the intention of making up for those days which my father did not fast, provided that I will complete the remaining days after finishing the six fasts of Shawwaal? May...
The Practice of Self-Purification - III
4. Lifelong commitment This principle deals with the question of effectiveness how can we insure that our tazkiyah efforts bear their expected fruits, help us achieve piety, and fulfill our purpose in this life? Allah Almighty gave a hint: "Take what We have...


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