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  • Experiencing Whispers in Wudhoo’ during Ramadan

    Question: I suffer from fear and whispers whenever I perform Wudhoo’ (ablution) during the daytime in Ramadan, to the extent that I cannot perform Wudhoo’ when I am fasting. I fear that this renders my fasting invalid. What should I do? Is this a disease? Answer: In the Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Ever-Merciful Dear brother,.. More

  • Devils and Whispers during Ramadan

    Question: Assalaamu ‘Alaykum. Are there devils and whispers during Ramadan? I feel that there is something within me that urges me to act contrary to what I believe in. Is it the soul which is a persistent enjoiner of evil? I do not know. But I get annoyed with such matters and I fear displeasing Allah. I thought that such whispers would disappear.. More

  • Optimal Suhoor that reduces the feeling of thirst and prevents dehydration

    Question Assalaamu ‘Alaykum. What are the foods and beverages that should be consumed during the Suhoor [pre-dawn meal] to minimize the feeling of thirst while fasting? I know that yogurt and cucumber reduce the feeling of thirst while fasting, what else? Answer In the Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Ever-Merciful Dear sister, Peace,.. More

  • Help Me Quit Smoking

    Question I am a married young woman who suffers from addiction to smoking. I tried to quit several times, but all my attempts failed. I am still trying to quit smoking, as my husband disapproves of smoking. I supplicate to Allah The Exalted to forgive me and help me quit smoking and repent to Him. I hope that you will help me spiritually and practically.. More

  • Performing prayers then returning to Sinful life

    Question Assalaamu ‘Alaykum, My problem is that I am not always humbly submissive during the prayers and the recitation of the Noble Quran, and sometimes while fasting too. This often leads to feelings of despair and frustration. I experience compulsive whispers, especially during the holy month of Ramadan, about the purpose of my prayers if.. More

  • How Can I Increase My Weight in Ramadan?

    Question Assalaamu ‘Alaykum, My question is: How can I increase my weight in Ramadan? How can I guarantee that my weight would not decrease in Ramadan as I am underweight? Thank you. Answer In the Name of Allah The Most Merciful, The Ever Merciful, Dear sister, Assalaamu ‘Alaykum, I ask Allah The Exalted to accept our righteous.. More

  • I Am an Internet Addict

    Question Peace, mercy and blessings of Allah be upon you, I am (what is commonly known as) an internet addict; I used to spend most of my time chatting and messaging my friends. Now, I never open the chat and I have deleted all male friends from my messenger contact list, thanks to Allah. However, I am still addicted to the Internet, especially now.. More

  • What Should Be Done when Menstruating for the First Time?

    Question: Assalaamu ‘Alaykum I am a twenty-three-year-old girl and my problem is that the first time that I had menstruation, I did not know anything about the matter and I kept crying alone without telling anyone at all – even my mother. I did not fast the month of Ramadan as I had no knowledge because my mother never told us anything.. More

  • The Health Benefits of Prayer and Fasting

    Question: Assalaamu ‘Alaykum, What are the health benefits of prayer and fasting? Please advise. Thank you. Answer: In the Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Ever Merciful Dear sister, Assalaamu ‘Alaykum, There are many health benefits of prayer and fasting. Prayer creates a degree of spiritual clarity which man needs.. More

  • The Iftaar Meal during Ramadan

    Question: In the Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Ever Merciful. Praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds, and we seek His help. I congratulate you upon the advent of the blessed month of Ramadan. May Allah bring it always with prosperity and faith for all. What is the correct way to have the Iftaar meal during Ramadan, when the stomach.. More

  • Treatment of Menstrual Disorder Caused by Thyroid

    Question: In the Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Ever Merciful I am a woman who has been married for 5 years now. Seven months after marriage, I became pregnant and gave birth to a daughter who is less than four years old now. Three months after delivery, I discovered a tumor in the left lobe of the thyroid gland, which required a surgery to.. More

  • Loss of Appetite after Breaking the Fast and the Effect of Tea on Blood Pressure

    Question: Assalaamu ‘Alaykum May Allah bless the month of Ramadan for you. First, kindly advise me regarding the reason behind my loss of appetite at the time of Iftaar in Ramadan. I suffer a loss of appetite at the time of breaking the fast and do not feel like eating anything except after many hours. Sometimes I do not have a good appetite.. More

  • What Should I Eat First at Iftaar in Ramadan?

    Question Assalaamu ‘Alaykum, I feel that my stomach gets bloated when I start eating and causes painful cramps when it is empty. What do you recommend eating at the time of Iftaar, i.e. the meal eaten to break the fast [in order to get rid of this problem] in Ramadan? Answer In the Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Ever Merciful Dear.. More

  • Feeling Physical Tiredness and Nervous Tension

    Question: Assalaamu Alaykum, I am a married woman and I have four children. Twenty days ago, I started suffering from insomnia and continuous lack of sleep. I did not feel tired; however, I have started to suffer from physical tiredness and nervous tension. I no longer find any pleasure in prayer or in any other act of worship. I even think of discontinui.. More

  • Is This Information Correct? Does My Fast Incur Harm on Me?

    Question Assalaamu ‘Alaykum, Allah The Exalted bestowed upon me the blessing of pregnancy after two and a half years of marriage. I am now in the fifth month of my pregnancy and the doctor informed me that I am pregnant with twins and they share one amniotic sac (bag of water) and one placenta. They are in good health, thanks to Allah The Exalted,.. More