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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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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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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Can I break my fast due to travel?
Q: Can I break my fast after having intended to fast the day due of unforseen travel? A: Yes, it is permissible to break your fast even...
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John Starling
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Can I travel in order to break my fast?
Q: Is it allowed to travel in order to break the fast? There is a chili cook-off out of town I want to go to. A: No, it is not permitted...
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John Starling
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Can I fast while travling?
Q: Can I fast while traveling? I heart it was okay. A: Technically yes, you can fast while traveling. It is however disliked. It is...
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John Starling
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My parents are very old and have a hard time fasting.
Q: My parents are very old and find it too difficult to fast. Are they allowed to break their fast in Ramadan? A: Yes. If your parents...
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John Starling
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I arrived home from a trip, do I fast?
Q: In Ramadan, I broke my fast due to travel. I returned home during the day. Am I allowed to eat and drink now that I'm back home...
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John Starling
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Should I fast if I know I'll be home tomorrow?
Q: If I am traveling and know that I will return home tomorrow, should I fast or can I break my fast as a traveler? A: Yes, If you know...
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John Starling
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I intentionally broke my fast and then traveled
Q: I intentionally broke my fast and then decided to travel, am I still afforded the concession to break my fast as a traveler? A: It is...
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John Starling
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I found out it's Ramadan too late.
Q: What do I do if I woke up after the adhan of Fajr and found out it was Ramadan? A: Fasting is obliged upon everyone with the sighting...
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