The ruling of I‘tikaaf

I‘tikaaf (seclusion in the mosque) is a Sunnah (recommended act) for both the man and the woman in the light of the evidence of its permissibility, and consensus over this was reported except what was reported from Maalik, may Allah have mercy upon him, that he disliked I‘tikaaf as mentioned by some of the Maaliki scholars. The ruling of I‘tikaaf, thus, is that it is a Sunnah act unless one makes it obligatory for himself through a vow. This...

Traveling in order to avoid fast in Ramadan

Question: My son lives in Canada. His exams will be held in Ramadan. Two exams are dated two hours before the Maghrib (sunset) prayer, which is the time he feels most tired while fasting and suffers headache. Does he have a concession not to fast? If not, can he travel in the morning of the day of the exam for more than 80 kilometers in order to utilize the concession of a traveler? Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify...

Prophetic Guidelines on Fasting - II

… Continued 6- Having Iftaar: * It is recommended to break the fast without delay when the due time arrives. This is in compliance with the Sunnah of the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, and in contradiction to the Jews and Christians who...

Sexual Intercourse During the Day in Ramadan

Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, said, While we were sitting with the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, a man came and said, "O Messenger of Allah, I am ruined!" The Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam,...

Prayer Times

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  • Fajr
    04:35 AM
  • Dhuhr
    11:21 AM
  • Asr
    02:23 PM
  • Maghrib
    04:44 PM
  • Isha
    06:14 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...