Category: Fatwa – religious verdicts

Question: With respect to blood flowing out, what are the situations in which it nullifies the fast? Response: The fast is not nullified except by cupping according to that which is correct. There is a strong difference of opinion in this and many see that the fast is not nullified even by cupping. However, the […]

Question: Is the fast of the cupper and the cupped broken during the day in Ramadhaan? What is the ruling, do they continue with their fast broken or make up for that which has passed or what? Response: The fast of the cupper and the cupped is broken and they must refrain from all that […]

Question: Does donating blood during the day in Ramadhaan break the fast? Response: Yes! If he donates and a lot of blood is drawn out, then he breaks his fast as it is regarded as similar to cupping (hijaamah). Shaykh Ibn Fowzaan Fataawa Ramadhaan – Volume 2, Page 467, Fatwa No.405. fatwaonline.com

Question: What is the ruling regarding someone who has half a measure of blood drawn out of his right arm for analysis purposes whilst fasting during the day in Ramadhaan? Response: The fast is not nullified for this (analysis), rather it is exempted from. This is because it is a necessity and not from that […]

Question: A man had to go to the hospital in Ramadhaan whilst he was fasting. At the hospital, they took some blood from him. Does this affect his fast? Response: If the amount of blood they took was little, then it is not obligatory upon him to make up (the fast) for that day. However, […]

Question: The questioner says he was fasting in Ramadhaan and when he touched his nose some drops of blood flowed out without intention. Does this affect my fast? Is my fast that day valid or do I have to repeat it? Response: If the situation is as you state, then your fast is valid and […]

Question: What is the ruling of the one who bleeds whilst fasting? Response: If the person was to bleed without intention whilst fasting, then his fast is valid. And with Allaah lies all the success, and may Allaah send prayers and salutations upon our Prophet Muhammad (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) and his family and his companions. The […]

Question: Me and my wife go out to the market to buy necessary items for her or the house, and she comes out with me completely covered, and all praise is due to Allaah (alone), and she does not speak to any of the traders (shop owners and assistants). So is there any sin in […]

Question: Is it possible for my son who is nine years of age to be my mahram, since i travelled with him; Is there anything wrong in that? Response: Regarding the mahram, the Scholars have mentioned that two conditions must be met: 1) The coming of age (puberty); 2) Mental awareness. So, whoever has not yet attained […]

Question: What is the youngest age a male can be a mahram for a woman if she wanted to travel? Response: The youngest age at which a male can become a mahram for a woman is the coming of age; And that (occurs after) the completion of 15 years (of age) or seminal discharge with desire or the growth […]