The fast of the child.

Question: Should the young discerning child be encouraged to fast? Also, is it (the fast) accepted from him if he attains puberty during his fast? Response: When young boys and girls reach seven years of age they are encouraged to fast so as to become accustomed to it; And it is upon their guardians to […]

Telescopes and sighting the new moon.

Question: What is the legislated Sharee’ah method by which the beginning of the month is established? And is it permissible to rely on astronomical observatories in determining the beginning of the month and its ending? And is it permissible for the Muslim to use a telescope in sighting the crescent? Response: The legislated Sharee’ah method […]

Menstrual cycle of a 70 year old woman.

Question: If a woman has reached 70 years of age, and her (menstrual) blood continues (upon its cycle), should she assume it is still her menses (at such an elderly age)? Response: A woman who has reached 70 years of age and her (menstrual) blood continues (upon its cycle) should not disclaim it, rather she