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  • Drinking water thinking that the sun had set

    Question I had to make up for a day of fasting that I missed last Ramadan and I actually did that before the advent of the current Ramadan. Here is my question: Having performed the Fajr Prayer, I slept and when I woke up, I looked at the clock and thought that the sun had already set. So, I drank a cup of water and then returned to sleep again. When.. More

  • Gases While Fasting

    Question: I suffer from excessive gas, and they increase when I fast. What could be the problem, and how do I treat it? Answer: Assalaamu ‘Alaykum, respected brother. Many different things could lead to the increase of gases. One of which is having irritable bowel syndrome, which is a common problem that is not due to a specific organic.. More

  • Headache When Fasting

    Question: I constantly suffer from a headache, especially when I fast. What could be causing this? Answer: Assalaamu ‘Alaykum, respected brother Alam. There are many things that could be causing this constant headache. Migraine or stress could be causes of this. Secondary headaches result from organic problems, like sinuses, teeth problems,.. More

  • Normal Blood Sugar Levels While Fasting

    Question: Once while I was fasting, I had my blood sugar level checked and it was 120. Then I started to reduce my sweets and sugar consumption. A few months later I checked it regularly again for a while when I was fasting and two hours after breaking my fast. The results during the fasting periods ranged between 100-105, while after I ate they ranged.. More

  • The Impact of Fasting on Blood Pressure

    Question: I have a question regarding a drop in blood pressure: does it affect fasting? Please give me some details on the issue, and what are the cases of high blood pressure that could prevent a person from fasting? Answer: Assalaamu ‘Alaykum, dear brother Ahmad. Perhaps you meant to ask about the impact fasting has on blood pressure... More

  • Fasting While Pregnant

    Question: After two and a half years of marriage, Allah has blessed me to become pregnant. I am now in my fifth month and have just discovered that I have twins in the same embryo sac and that they share one placenta. They are both healthy now, but the doctor told me that there is a high risk of malformation, damage, or death to both, or at least.. More

  • Wife taking from her husband’s wealth to pay Zakatul-Fitr

    Question Can a woman take from her husband's wealth to pay Zakatul Fitr if he is not willing to pay it? 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 is His slave and Messenger. The husband is obliged to pay the Zakatul-Fitr of his wife because he is obliged.. More

  • Stomach Swelling After Breaking the Fast

    Question: Whenever I start eating, my stomach swells, and I get a stomachache when it is empty. What do you advise me to start with when breaking my fast in Ramahdaan? Answer: Assalaamu ‘Alaykum, respected brother Muhammad. First of all, we must know the reason behind these symptoms. You may be suffering from an infection in your stomach,.. More

  • 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.. More

  • Using Pills to Delay the Monthly Period

    Question: I would like to go and perform ‘Umrah at the end of Ramadan. However, this will coincide with my monthly period, which usually lasts for 10 days. Can I take some pills to delay my monthly period? Do these pills have any side-effects? What pills can you recommend for this purpose? Would consuming these pills hinder me from having children.. More

  • Vomiting when Breaking the Fast

    Question: I have no problem fasting. However, as soon as I break my fast and eat or drink anything, I feel uneasy and start vomiting. I have consulted many physicians and have taken different ulcer medications, but to no avail. What can I do? Answer: Assalaamu ‘Alaykum, respected brother Tamir. You must consult an internal medicine doctor.. More

  • There is no harm for a woman in menses to supplicate and other women to say “Aameen”

    Question Is it permissible for a woman in menses to supplicate and other women behind her to say "Aameen"? 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 is His slave and Messenger. There is no harm for a woman in menses to supplicate and other.. More

  • Had sexual intercourse while fasting, unknowing it is Haraam

    Question: Assalam alaikum ,about 9 years ago when i got married i didn't know alot ,so in Ramadan i slept with my husband about 3 to 4 times. i didn't know how bad it was to sleep together during Ramadan . please help me in telling me what should i do about it ? Thank you so much. Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds... More

  • A woman in menses and the Night of Decree

    Question What should a woman do if she cannot seek the Night of Decree due to a religious excuse? Does she lose the reward? If so, is she permitted to take pills to delay her menses? 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 is His slave and Messenger. Getti.. More

  • Made a vow to fast a month if he returns to smoking

    Question I have made vow last month and it was about quitting smoking. The vow was to keep away from smoking and if I break I will fast one whole month. I broke the vow.So, I am suppose to fast now or there are some other ways that I can fulfil my fast like feeding needy people. Please let me know so I know what to do upon receiving your answer. Fatwa All.. More