Siyam – Fasting



Fasting, obligatory and voluntary.


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 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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