The ruling on the woman forced to have sexual intercourse during the day of Ramadan
Question: Last Ramadan, I was raped by a work colleague and the sanctity of this day was violated despite my best efforts. So, am I required to offer expiation or just make up for this day? Please advise. Answer: 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. If you were really raped as you mentioned,...
Woke up in Ramadan with dates between his teeth and found their taste in his palate
Question: During the month of Ramadan, I ate dates a few minutes before the Athaan (call to prayer) of Fajr and then fell asleep. I woke up when the Iqaamah (immediate call to prayer) was being pronounced with a relatively large piece of date in my mouth. Its taste mixed strongly with my saliva and I felt it in my palate. Was my fasting valid on that day or is anything due on me? May Allah reward you. Answer: All perfect praise be to Allah, the Lord...
Make Ramadan a Distinguished Month
Ramadan has arrived and Allah The Almighty extended your life to witness its days and nights. So you should praise Allah The Almighty for this. In order to experience the joy of Ramadan and seek the bounties of Allah The Almighty, I will provide you with some...
Fasting: A Medical Miracle-II
… Continued Movement and activity during fasting Movement and activity during the Islamic fasting are something very positive and enhance the competence of the liver and the muscles, rid the body of fats, and protect it from the risky increase of harmful...