Fasting on the days of Tashriq
Q: Is it permissible to fast on the days of Tashriq especially if it is a day that I normally fast such as a Monday, Thursday, or the...
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John Starling
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Ramadan Make-Up during Dhul-Hijjah or al-Muharram
Q: Is it permissible to make up missed days of Ramadan during the 10 days of Dhul-Hijjah or the first 10 days of al-Muharram? What about...
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John Starling
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Fasting All of Sha'ban
Q: What is the ruling of fasting the entire month of Sha’ban? A: There are numerous ḥadīth that demonstrate the virtue of abundant...
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John Starling
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Breaking Fast due to Illness
Q: What is the ruling for breaking the fast due to illness or fear of death? A: It is not permissible for the ill to break their fast if...
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John Starling
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Fasting the first 10 Days of Dhul-Hijjah
Q: Is it permissible to fast all 10 days of Dhul-Hijjah? A: It is recommended to fast the "10 days of Dhul-Hijjah" (specifically the...
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John Starling
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Becoming Eligible to Fast During the Day
Q: If someone embraces Islām during the daylight hours of Ramadān, are they obliged to fast the remainder of the day? A: If someone were...
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John Starling
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Fasting on Friday or Saturday
Q: Is it permissible to fast on Friday or Saturday? I've heard we shouldn't fast those days alone. A: In general, fasting those days,...
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John Starling
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What if the Officials Don't Announce Ramadan
Q: I live in a Muslim country and saw the crescent of Ramadan myself but it was not officially announced by the government. What should I...
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John Starling
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31 Days of Ramadan
Q: If we do not see the moon on what should be the 1st night of Shawwal (30th evening of Ramadan), what should we do? A: If you began...
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John Starling
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28 Days of Ramadan
Q: What do we do if the moon for Shawwal is sighted and we have only fasted 28 days? A: If the moon for Shawwal is sighted on the 29th...
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John Starling
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The Day of Doubt
Q: If we cannot see the moon on the 29th night of Shaban, is it good to fast the following day or is that disliked? A: If the sky is...
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John Starling
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International or Local Sighting
Q: Does Ramadan start with the international sighting or local sighting? A: Ramadan starts when the new moon of Ramadan is sighted. If it...
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John Starling
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Fasting in Muharram
Q: What is the ruling on fasting in Muharram? Should I fast the 9th and the 10th? A: It is recommended to fast Allah's month, al-Muharram...
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John Starling
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Can I fast the 6 days of Shawwal before my Ramadan makeup days?
Q: Can I fast the 6 days of Shawwal before my Ramadan makeup days? A: No. You must first make up any missed days of Ramadan followed by...
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John Starling
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Can I leave the masjid during ittikaf to get dinner?
Q: Can I leave the masjid during ittikaf to get dinner or change my clothes? A: Ittikaf is invalidated by leaving the masjid without...
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John Starling
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Can I make ittikaf in my local masjid?
Q: Can I make ittikaf in my local masjid or does it have to be in one of the 3 holy mosques? A: Ittikaf must be made in a masjid that...
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John Starling
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When can I make ittikaf?
Q: When can I make ittikaf? A: It is recommended to make Ittikaf all year with emphasis on the last 10 days of Ramadan. Source: Bidayat...
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John Starling
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When do I have to make my intention to fast?
Q: When do I have to make the intention to fast? A: For every obligatory fast you must be a specific intention to fast at night. Source:...
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John Starling
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How do I make the intention to fast?
Q: How do I make the intention to fast? Do I need to say it allowed? A: If you conceive that you will fast tomorrow, you have made an...
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John Starling
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I'm pregnant, do I have to fast?
Q: I'm pregnant, do I have to fast this Ramadan? A: It is disliked for the pregnant and nursing women to fast while they fear for...
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