Siyam – Fasting



Fasting, obligatory and voluntary.


Forget to make intention for fasting?

What do you do if you forget to make niyyah for fasting beforeĀ  Fajr and don’t wake for suhur? Continue reading

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Shafii: Kaffara/Fidya for missed fasts

There was one year where I did not fast the whole month without valid reason, may Allah forgive me Continue reading

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Blood plasma & fasting

Will donating plasma nullify fasting Continue reading

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Kaffara for broken fast

I am seeing differing opinions on the amount of kaffara for intentionally broken fasts. Continue reading

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Hunger Stone of Rasoolullah (s)

What kind of stone did the Prophet (s) use to ease hunger pangs ? Continue reading

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diabetes and fasting

She tried to repay a Ramadan fast yesterday and her sugar level dropped drastically.- broke fast. Continue reading

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Six Days of Shawwal or Qada of Ramadan?

Is it allowed to fast the six days in Shawal before paying the debt of missed days in Ramadan Continue reading

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Ramadan and Bipolar

My Doctor has told me I should not fast as it induces manic states, I feel terrible not fasting. Should I not fast? Continue reading

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Reward of Sunnah prayers when not offering qada

In Shafi’ School does one get reward of praying taraweeh even though he has many qada prayers such as of Asr as its Haram to pray back Continue reading

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toothpaste and ramazan

in ramazan using toothpaste is good or no Continue reading

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