Question: There exists in pharmacies freshners for the mouth in small atomisers. Is it permissible to use them during the day in Ramadhaan to remove the smell from the mouth? Response: It is enough to use the miswaak which the Prophet (sal-Allaahu 'alayhe wa-sallaam) has recommended for the mouth whilst fasting rather than the atomisers […]
Remaining Steadfast After Ramadhan
Sufyan ibn 'Abdullah radiallahu 'anhu said: "O Messenger of Allah, tell me something about Islam, which I cannot ask anyone else besides you." He said: "Say: 'I believe in Allah' and then be steadfast (upon that)." [Sahih Muslim 38] The hadith is proof that the servant is obligated, after having iman in Allah, to persevere and be steadfast upon obeying Him by performing the […]
Kissing a woman, who is eligible for marriage, whilst fasting.
Question: What is the ruling of the one who kisses a young woman, who is eligible for marriage to him, during Ramadhaan. Is it obligatory for him to make up the fast? Response: This man who kissed this young woman, who is eligible to marry him, without doubt has not practised the wisdom behind fasting. […]
Sister masturbated whilst fasting.
Question: When I was 14 and 15 years old I used to masturbate during the day in the Blessed month of Ramadhaan for a number of days. I don't know how many. I was ignorant about this being haraam in Ramadhaan and other than it and I used to be ignorant as to this being […]
Doctor asked me to produce semen for analysis, so I had to masturbate.
Question: I inform you that in the month of Ramadhaan in the year 1410 A.H (1989 A.D), I had an appointment at the hospital. The doctor treating me asked me to produce some semen and told me that this was imperative (and that I have to do this) at which I felt inconvenienced and coerced […]
Whilst fasting, he is aroused then masturbates.
Question: If a Muslim's desire is aroused during the day in Ramadhaan and he finds no recourse but to masturbate, does this nullify his fast and does he have to make up for this day and make any expiation for this act? Response: Masturbating in Ramadhaan or other than Ramadhaan is prohibited (Haraam) as Allaah […]
Had a wet dream whilst fasting.
Question: In one of the days in Ramadhaan, whilst fasting I went to sleep and had a wet dream. What is the ruling regarding this, and do I have to make an expiation? Response: One who has a wet dream whilst fasting or in a state of ihraam for Hajj or 'Umrah has no sin […]
Rulings regarding wet dreams in Ramadhaan.
Question: If one who is fasting has a wet dream during the day in Ramadhaan, does this nullify his fast or not and should he perform the ritual purification (of ghusl)? Response: If one who is fasting has had a wet dream during the day in Ramadhaan, then his fast is sound and is not […]
The Forgiveness of Muhammad Shown to Non-Muslims .
The Prophet Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, was described as a “Mercy for all the Worlds”, as God said in the Quran: “We have sent you as a mercy for all the worlds.” (Quran 21:107) The recipients of this quality were not limited to just the Muslim nation, but […]
The Day of Judgement and Its Signs.
Introduction No one can know when the Day of Judgment will occur. However, God has mercifully taught His messengers some of the signs that alert one to the fact that the Hour is approaching. These signs play a very important role, especially for those who live at a time distant from the Prophet and who […]