Gallstone Removal and the Ability to Fast

Question: I have suffered from gallstones for twenty years and then had them removed a few months ago. Will I be able to fast like normal people? Answer: Assalaamu ‘Alaykum, dear brother. You have not mentioned in your question where exactly this gallstone was in your body so that we may properly answer you. However, regardless of where it was, if it did not affect the function of any of your organs, or result in a malfunction in any of them, and...

Arabic Date Biscuits

Ingredients 1 cup plain flour ¼ cup icing sugar 1 spoon clarified butter (ghee) Small amounts of pistachios or almonds of your choice Instructions 1) Put enough oil in to smooth the mixture. 2) Put a small handful of water, enough to...

Let Them Rejoice at That

Why should we rejoice at the coming of Ramadan? What is so special about this month which makes it distinct from all the others of the year? • We should rejoice at the coming of Ramadan and welcome it with a heart that abounds in faith, hoping for the rewards...

Fasting and Backbiting

Some fasting people think that fasting means abstinence from food, drink, and sexual intercourse only, although fasting is actually greater and more sublime than this meaning alone. Some fasting people abstain from such things while spoiling their fasting by committing other forbidden acts. Backbiting is one of the forbidden acts which renders fasting worthless, according to the Sharia. The Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, “Do you know what...

Prayer Times

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  • Fajr
    04:47 AM
  • Dhuhr
    11:29 AM
  • Asr
    02:26 PM
  • Maghrib
    04:46 PM
  • Isha
    06:16 PM

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  • 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...