Fasting of the Traveler
It is permissible for the traveling person not to fast in Ramadan and to make up for these missed days whether he is traveling before the month starts or embarks upon travel during the month. Allah The Almighty Says (what means): {So whoever sights [the new moon...
How our pious predecessors observed Ramadan – I
The righteous servants of Allah used to welcome the month of Ramadan with repentance and true determination to reap its benefits and fully utilize its precious time. Our Salaf (pious predecessors) were the best in this vein. Here are some of their deeds in Ramadan:...
Ramadan: The Month of Maintaining Kinship Ties -II
In spite of the great value of maintaining ties of kinship, many people neglect this virtuous act and deny the right of their relatives to their money, authority and even their kind treatment. Months, perhaps even years pass by without visiting them, being friendly...
The starting time of expiatory fasting for sexual intercourse on a day in Ramadan
Question: For the expiation for having sexual intercourse in the day in Ramadan, will the remaining days of the month be considered part of the sixty days of the expiation? Should one start expiatory fasting after the end of Ramadan? Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, is His Slave and Messenger. The expiation...