Is Fasting and Increasing Supplication on the 15th of Sha‘ban Sunnah or Bid‘ah? QuestionAssalamu alaikum warahmatallahi wabarakatuhu shaykh, Is it a sunnah or bid‘ah to fast and increase in supplication on the 15th of Sha‘ban? I have seen different opinions online. I have also heard that the hadith about the night of mid-Sha‘ban is weak, … Read more
How Should a Person With Permanent Health Conditions Fulfill Their Fasting Obligation, and Is There Flexibility With Fidyah? QuestionWith Ramadan coming up, I have a question about fasting. Due to physical and mental health conditions that I will live with the rest of my life, fasting is inadvisable because I must take medication throughout the … Read more
How Should I Navigate Fasting with a Chronic Condition That Requires Medication and a Liquid Diet, and What About Missed Fasts from Menstruation? QuestionSalam alaikum. I grind my teeth while sleeping, which causes severe headaches and jaw pain throughout the day. This requires me to be on a liquid diet and to take medication for … Read more
Does Taking Advil for a Migraine During Ramadan Break the Fast? QuestionSalam alaikum. I get migraines. If I were to get one during Ramadan, can I take an Advil and continue my fast for the day? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. This question relates to what invalidates the fast, … Read more
Is It Permissible to Fast Continuously, Especially in Winter, and With Mixed Intentions? QuestionSalam Imam, Is it permissible to fast continuously, especially in the winter months, where fasting is simply a matter of having a late lunch? I have heard mixed opinions on this, with some saying one should not exceed the fast of Dawud … Read more
Question: Is fasting obligatory for individuals with mental health conditions? Answer: بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ، الْـحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ، وَالصَّلَاةُ وَالسَّلَامُ عَلَى أَشْرَفِ الْأَنْبِيَاءِ وَالْمُرْسَلِينَ، نَبِيِّنَا مُحَمَّدٍ، وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ أَجْمَعِينَ، وَمَنْ تَبِعَهُمْ بِإِحْسَانٍ إِلَى يَوْمِ الدِّينِ. Fasting in the month of Ramaḍān is an individual obligation (farḍ ʿayn) upon every accountable Muslim. Accountability (taklīf) … Read more
Question: Can ghusl (ritual bath) be delayed until after Fajr during Ramaḍān? Answer: بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ، الْـحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ، وَالصَّلَاةُ وَالسَّلَامُ عَلَى أَشْرَفِ الْأَنْبِيَاءِ وَالْمُرْسَلِينَ، نَبِيِّنَا مُحَمَّدٍ، وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ أَجْمَعِينَ، وَمَنْ تَبِعَهُمْ بِإِحْسَانٍ إِلَى يَوْمِ الدِّينِ. One of the conditions for fasting is entering the state of fasting with the correct intention … Read more
Question: Do injections or IV fluids break the fast? Answer: بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ، الْـحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ، وَالصَّلَاةُ وَالسَّلَامُ عَلَى أَشْرَفِ الْأَنْبِيَاءِ وَالْمُرْسَلِينَ، نَبِيِّنَا مُحَمَّدٍ، وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ أَجْمَعِينَ، وَمَنْ تَبِعَهُمْ بِإِحْسَانٍ إِلَى يَوْمِ الدِّينِ. The fast is broken by anything that reaches the stomach or body cavity through a recognized passage and provides … Read more
Question: Is it permissible to use toothpaste or mouthwash while fasting? Answer: بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ، الْـحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ، وَالصَّلَاةُ وَالسَّلَامُ عَلَى أَشْرَفِ الْأَنْبِيَاءِ وَالْمُرْسَلِينَ، نَبِيِّنَا مُحَمَّدٍ، وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ أَجْمَعِينَ، وَمَنْ تَبِعَهُمْ بِإِحْسَانٍ إِلَى يَوْمِ الدِّينِ. The fast is invalidated when something reaches the stomach through a known passage, such as the mouth … Read more
Question: Does accidentally eating or drinking invalidate the fast? Answer: بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ، الْـحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ، وَالصَّلَاةُ وَالسَّلَامُ عَلَى أَشْرَفِ الْأَنْبِيَاءِ وَالْمُرْسَلِينَ، نَبِيِّنَا مُحَمَّدٍ، وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ أَجْمَعِينَ، وَمَنْ تَبِعَهُمْ بِإِحْسَانٍ إِلَى يَوْمِ الدِّينِ. Fasting in Ramaḍān is a fundamental obligation, and its nullifiers are clearly outlined in the Qur’ān and Sunnah. Among … Read more
Question Does second hand smoke break a fast? Answer: Unintentional inhalation of smoke does not break the fast.
Q&A Collection: Student Loans, Riba, Mortgages & Halal Finance Dr. Mahmoud Omar Organized by Topic for Clarity STUDENT LOANS & FINANCIAL AID 1. Q: Can a student take a loan just to access attached grants, if they already have enough money? A: Yes, if the loan is interest-free for a set period (e.g., six months) … Read more
I missed fasting during Ramadan due to pregnancy and then continued breastfeeding for two years. Now, I still cannot fast. What should I do? Fasting is an obligation for every Muslim, but Allah does not burden anyone beyond their ability. If you missed Ramadan due to pregnancy and then continued breastfeeding, you are required to … Read more
Can I feed the poor instead of fasting if I miss days in Ramadan? No, you cannot simply choose to feed the poor instead of fasting. If you miss fasting during Ramadan, you must make up the missed days by fasting later. This is an obligation and not a personal choice between fasting or paying. … Read more
Can a Pregnant or Breastfeeding Woman Break Her Fast During Ramadan? QuestionCan a pregnant or breastfeeding woman break her fast during Ramadan? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. 1. The Shar‘i Context Fasting Ramadan is an obligation upon every accountable Muslim. However, Sharia is built upon mercy and does not … Read more
Does a Dental Appointment Break My Fast During Ramadan? QuestionDoes a dental appointment break my fast during Ramadan? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. 1. The Shar‘i Context The fast is broken by anything that intentionally reaches the stomach (or what takes the ruling of eating and drinking), and by … Read more