Answers from 24 February 2014

23 Rabi'ul Akhir 143524 February 2014

Hadith about “Kaffarah” for Breaking the Fast in Ramadan

QuestionIs there a Hadith which states that a person who deliberately breaks his fast in Ramadan by eating is required to fast for two consecutive months as kaffarah? It is attributed to an incident involving a Sahabi and is reportedly recorded in Sunan Daraqutni. Kindly provide the reference and authenticity…

23 Rabi'ul Akhir 143524 February 2014

Saying JazakAllahu Khayran

QuestionWhen thanking someone should one say JazakAllah or should the addendum "Khayra" be added? Is there any narration that states or allows just the words "JazakAllah" without the addition of "Khayra" As I have heard that JazakAllah alone could possibly be a curse too, (i.e., may Allah extract retributive justice…