What is the Islamic way by which the beginning of the month is determined? Is it permitted to rely upon calculations of astronomical observatories to know when the month begins and ends?
Category: Fasting
Umdat al-Ahkaam: The Book of Fasting [11 lessons]
Prepare for Ramadhan by studying Ahaadeeth regarding Siyaam from Umdat Al-Ahkaam
Whoever lives through Ramadhan, yet his sins are not forgiven
In Ramadhan the doors of Jannah are opened yet a person does not enter through them, the doors of Jahannam are closed yet a person knocks on them…
Principles regarding Sunnah, Bid’ah and Mid-Sha’ban
An important sermon clarifying principles regarding following the Sunnah, the dangers of innovations, and the Bid’ah of celebrating 15th Sha’ban.
Do not over-complicate the moon sighting
Important clarification regarding the moon sighting and the current differences that occur between the Muslims
Sha’ban: Its virtue, legislated actions and innovations
“It is the month between Rajab and Ramadhan which many people are negligent regarding…”
Questions and answers regarding Zakat al-Fitr
A series of essential questions and answers regarding Zakat al-Fitr, answered by Shaykh Ibn Baz, Ibn Uthaymeen and other scholars.
When to enter into I’tikaaf this Ramadhan – 2023
…It is upon those observing I’tikaaf for ten days to enter into the Masjid on Friday 18th July, before Maghrib.
The Many Benefits of Fasting
Fasting benefits a Muslim in many ways – physically, mentally and of course spiritually. Among the benefits of fasting in Ramadhaan are…
Ramadhan Preparation
What is your advice for the Muslims, while we prepare for this virtuous month?
Using Inhalers and Breath Fresheners during Ramadhaan
What is the ruling for the asthmatic person to use inhalers through the mouth during the Fast in Ramadhaan?
Actions which invalidate the fast
The actions that invalidate the Fast that have been mentioned in the Qur’an are three: Eating, Drinking and Sexual Intercourse.
Performing I’tikaaf at any time
Is [engaging in] i’tikaaf in other than Ramadhaan permissible? And what is its [legislated] duration?
The reward for Taraweeh
Whosoever stood [for the night prayer] in Ramadhaan with sincere faith and hoping for the reward, his previous sins will be forgiven.
Gheebah and Nameemah in Ramadhan
Concerning Ramadaan – O noble Shaykh – Does Gheebah and Nameemah render a person’s fast void in Ramadaan?