Non-Muslim doctor advised me not to fast as it was harmful to my health.
Question: The doctor advised me not to fast because it was harmful to my health. After I had not fasted for 15 days, it became apparent to me that the doctor was not a Muslim. What should I do? Response: It is obligatory upon you to make up (the fasts) for the days you did […]
Father is incapable of fasting at 70 years of age.
Question: My father is approximately 70 years of age, and for 3 years now, he has been afflicted with sickness that I hope from Allaah is a mercy from Him and an expiation for his sins. This (sickness) has caused him to be incapable of fasting, so much so that if he fasts his hearing, […]
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 […]
Sha’ban: The Neglected Month.
One would agree that from the most unfortunate things possible is to be the rightful recipient of some good news – a present maybe, a gift of money, a bequest etc – but then one remains unaware of this fact, or doesn’t pay attention to all the phone calls informing him of such glad tidings. […]
The Excellence of Ramadan and Fasting.
1) The Messenger of Allah (sal-Allahu ‘alayhe wa sallam) said: ((When (the month of) Ramadan enters, the doors of heavens are flung open and the doors of Hell are shut, and the Shayaateen are chained up)). And in a narration it mentions: ((When (the month of) Ramadan arrives, the doors of Paradise are opened)). And […]
The Etiquettes of Fasting.
Protecting the tongue (from evil speech and that which is similar). The Messenger of Allah (sal-Allahu ‘alayhe wa sallam) said: 1) ((Whoever does not abandon evil speech and actions, then Allah is not in need of him having left his food and drink)), [Transmitted by al-Bukhaaree]. B) Taking the sahoor (pre-dawn meal); The time of breaking […]