My sister and her husband currently live in Germany, she recently wrote to me asking me whether it is an obligation upon her and the Muslims there to fast the month of Ramadhan…
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Using observatories and telescopes to determine when the month begins and ends
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?
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…
Combining the Prayer due to Rain – 4
What was noticed during Ramadhaan this year is the descending of some rain.Therefore, should the people combine Maghrib with ‘Ishaa? And if they do combine, should they pray taraaweeh ( the night prayer) immediately after that or what should they do?
Combining the Prayer due to Rain – 3
Question: Is it permissible to combine the prayers during a rainy night, whereas, it rains for some time and then it stops. Sometime the rain is a lot to the extent that it wets one’s clothes and sometimes it drizzles? (It is permissible to combine) even if it was not raining during the actual time that […]
Combining the Prayer due to Rain – 2
A series of articles regarding combining the Prayers due to rain or severe weather conditions
Combining the Prayer due to Rain – 1
A series of articles regarding combining the Prayers due to rain or severe weather conditions
This is our Eid, O people of Islam – May Allah accept from us and you
On this blessed occasion, I would like to remind my Muslim brothers and sisters of some manners and Prophetic recommendation of Eid, as well as clarifying some innovations and sins that occur.
Do not over-complicate the moon sighting
Important clarification regarding the moon sighting and the current differences that occur between the Muslims
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…
It is the Sunnah to pray the Eid Prayer outdoors
It is the Sunnah of the Prophet (sal Allaahu alayhi wa sallam) and his virtuous Companions (may Allaah to pray the Eid Prayers in a Musallah (an outdoor Prayer Area) and not inside the Masjid.
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?