A fasting person inattentively drinks water
Question: One day, during the daytime in Ramadan, an argument broke out between myself and another person at work. I felt the dryness of my saliva because I had spoken a lot, and so I asked someone to bring me a glass of water to rinse my mouth. While I was talking, someone brought a bottle of water and I inattentively drank two sips. Immediately thereafter I became aware of the fact that I was fasting and stopped drinking. I continued my fasting until the...
Vomiting when Breaking the Fast
Question: I have no problem fasting. However, as soon as I break my fast and eat or drink anything, I feel uneasy and start vomiting. I have consulted many physicians and have taken different ulcer medications, but to no avail. What can I do? Answer: Assalaamu ‘Alaykum, respected brother Tamir. You must consult an internal medicine doctor who is specialized in the digestive system. You must also get some tests done: get an MRI done for the esophagus...
Mutton Biryani - II
Ingredients: Mutton: 1 kilo 4 onions (finely chopped) 5 tomatoes (chopped into small pieces) Yogurt: one small cup 2 tea spoon red chili powder 2 teaspoon turmeric powder Salt to taste 1 teaspoon black cumin Hot spice powder: 1 teaspoon Few pieces...
Being Grateful for the Blessings of Ramadan
The first thing one should do upon entering Ramadan is to praise Allah The Almighty for conveying him to Ramadan, the month of mercy. What confirms those blessings, and opens the mercy of Allah The Almighty for you is your gratitude for this blessing being the...