Siyam – Fasting



Fasting, obligatory and voluntary.


Why fidiya is paid

Why medically unable is fidiya the penalty for not being able to fast. Continue reading

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Eclipse, Eid and start of new month Shawwal

Given there is a solar eclipse at the end of Ramadan would the scholars consider that seeing it occur is seeing new moon? Continue reading

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discharge during the fast

This month my period is late. Today I found a brownish secretion (very little) during the fasting hours. Continue reading

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cupping and blood transfusions while fasting

What is the ruling on cupping and blood transfusions while fasting? Continue reading

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using nose drops while fasting

I suffer from severe allergic rhinitis and have been using nose drops f Continue reading

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insulin injections during fasting hours

Is it permissible to take [insulin injection]during the final half hour of the fast? Continue reading

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rinsing the nose and mouth while fasting

What is the ruling for rinsing the nose and mouth while fasting? Continue reading

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smoking while fasting

What is the ruling for smoking while fasting? Continue reading

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Forget to make intention for fasting?

What do you do if you forget to make niyyah for fasting before  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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