Ramadan

Ramadan's crescent sighting by a reliable authority

Question: I live in Leeds, a British city, where we face an issue. The Shaykh of our Masjid (Mosque) says that we follow the European Council for Fatwa and Research (ECFR) in fasting Ramadan and determining the first day of the ‘Eed. This year, however, he suddenly decided that he will not follow ECFR and we do not know which authority he will follow. He has stated that next Tuesday will be the first day of ‘Eed, though most of the Muslim and Arab...

Physical contact while fasting

Question: Exactly what physical contact is forbidden when fasting? Can my husband kiss me and hug me? We love each other very much but don't want to do anything wrong. 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, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, is His slave and Messenger. It is forbidden for the fasting man to have sex or take part in foreplay during the...

Numbers of Rak'ah in Taraweeh prayer

Question: With reference to Fatwa: 82507 and 82508. You did not answer those questions as they were supposed to be. You just say whether offering of twenty prayers, that is Taraaweeh, is confirmed with the Prophet, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, or not? On what bases do the leaders of Masjid Al-Haraam and Nabawi they offer twenty Raka's when there is clear Hadeeth of Aa'ishah, may Allah be pleased with her, says that the Prophet, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam,...

Starting and Ending Fasting with the Majority

It was narrated on the authority of Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, that the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: “Fast when people fast, break your fast when people break their fast, and offer your sacrifice when people offer...

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11:37 AM
Asr
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Maghrib
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Blessed Be the Seekers of Forgiveness - II

Luqmaan said to his son, commanding him to...more
Blessed Be the Seekers of Forgiveness – I

The month of Ramadan is a great opportunity...more
Ramadan Is the Month of Supplication

The verses on fasting include an amazing...more
Remembering Our Final Destination

Allah The Almighty has called death a great...more
Ramadan: The season of mercy

There is no better time to start making positive...more
Reach for the Peak of Generosity in Ramadan

It was narrated on the authority of Ibn ‘Abbaas,...more
The Most Hope-inspiring Verses in the Quran

Scholars, may Allaah have mercy upon them,...more
Seek Nothing but Al-Firdaws - II

Dear reader, Great ambition takes great...more
Seek Nothing but Al-Firdaws - I

Dear reader, we are still on our blessed...more

The Soul Point of Ramadan

For the ninth time this year, the moon goes...more
Ramadan: A Portrait of Self-Reflection

With Ramadan approaching, many of us eagerly...more
Ramadan: The Month of Maintaining Kinship Ties - IV

Among the best ethics that should be followed...more
Ramadan: A School for Training the Soul

Ramadan is the month of piety and fasting....more
When He Came to his Lord with a Sound Heart

The topic of the sound heart is an important...more
"You Should Have Fed Him"

Author: Islamweb ‘Abbad ibn...more
Ramadan Is the Month of Supplication

The verses on fasting include an amazing...more
Spend Thirty Days in Paradise

Those who seek the worldly life are indeed...more
Spend without Fear for the Sake of Allah - I

Safwaan ibn Umayyah who was a disbeliever...more

Our Salaf and the Preservation of Time

Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with...more
The Fasting of Those Who Were Before Us

Allah The Almighty Says (which means): {O...more
Glittering stars in Ramadan – I

It was narrated that Imaam Maalik, may Allah...more
Glittering stars in Ramadan – II

7. The Great Striving of Women and Elderly...more
Virtues of Abu Hurayrah in the Context of Ramadan

How abundant are the virtues of the Companions...more
In Memory of Hitteen, Rise Again O Salah ad-Deen!

The month of goodness is fast approaching...more
Examples of Taqwa in the Lives of Early Muslims

The early Muslim community was par excellence...more
How The Salaf Prayed At Night During Ramadan

It was narrated that the Prophet, sallallaahu...more
The Relationship of the Salaf with the Quran in Ramadan

Dear brothers and sisters, Let us emulate...more

Blessings of Qiyaam in the Nights of Ramadan - III

Quran recited in the three Rak‘ahs...more
Blessings of Qiyaam in the Nights of Ramadan - II

Number of Rak‘ahs (units of prayer)...more
Blessings of Qiyaam in the Nights of Ramadan – I

1- It was narrated that Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, said that the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, used to encourage performing Qiyaam (voluntary night prayer) in Ramadan without firmly enjoining it. Then, he says:...more
Special Virtues of the Night of Decree

Allah The Almighty has attached a special...more
Recommended Supplications on Laylatu Al-Qadr

Question: May the peace, mercy and blessings...more
Divine Gifts in the Last Ten Days of Ramadan

We are in a month of munificent goodness, great righteousness and abundant blessings. It is praised abundantly in the Noble Book of Allah The Almighty and the Hadeeths of His Messenger, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam. It is the month of...more
I’tikaaf in Ramadan

I’tikaaf means staying in the mosque...more
The practice of the Prophet during the Last Ten Nights

'Aa’ishah, may Allah be pleased with...more
Laylat Al-Qadr

If one cannot draw spiritual benefit during...more

Zakatul-Fitr and The 'Eed

Zakatul-Fitr Zakatul-Fitr is an obligatory...more
Rulings of Zakatul-Fitr - II

When is the Payment Due Imams Ash-Shaafi'i...more
Rulings of Zakatul-Fitr - I

The scope of worship in Islam is universal,...more
Zakah Al-Fitr and the Unity of the Muslim Nation

Muslims fulfill the obligation of fasting...more
Zakah: Purity and Growth - II

Furthermore, Zakah is a practical expression...more
Zakah: Purity and Growth - I

The greatness of Islam is clear in all the...more
Understanding the Obligations of Zakat Al-Fitr

Zakat al-Fitr is an individual obligation...more
Zakatul-Fitr and Other Acts of Worship

Zakatul-Fitr: Zakatul-Fitr is one of the...more
The Concern of Deed’s Acceptance

Needless to say, we owe our ability to perform...more

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...

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