The Practice of Self-Purification - I
Lexically, the Arabic word `tazkiyah' means purification and development—of anything—to the level of perfection. As a Quranic term, it expresses a way of ridding ourselves of flawed tendencies and leanings as well as providing one with the means to...
Ramadan: A Portrait of Self-Reflection
With Ramadan approaching, many of us eagerly look forward to the impending celebratory meals and visits with family and friends, breaking fast at the Masjid (mosque), and, of course, the ‘Eed celebration that ends this great month. We rush about making...
Rulings on the expiation paid for not fasting
Question: My grandfather is sick. I give on his behalf ten Dirhams per day from his own money as an expiation for not fasting. I do this sometimes after the Iftaar (sunset meal that concludes the fast), sometimes in the morning, and other times before the Iftaar. Does this free him from liability? Is it enough? What intention should I have when I give this ransom? Answer: All perfect praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is...
Breaking the fast during Ramadan due to exams
Question: I am a doctor and I decided to do a medical exam next month inshallah. The exam takes 7 hours and is done on the computer. The exam is going to be in Ramadan, and so I want to ask if I have a permission not to fast in the day of the exam as it will be very difficult for me to concentrate enough if I was fasting. Finally, I want to say that delaying the exam till the end of Ramadan will be difficult for me because of some other obligations but it...


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