Fasting

12 Sha'ban 143511 June 2014

The Fast of 15th Sha’ban

QuestionWhat is the status of the fasting on the day of the 15th of Sha'ban. I have read conflicting rulings regarding this. Could you kindly shed some light and clarify this in the light of Hadith?

8 Rajab 14358 May 2014

The Purpose of the Adhan Before Fajr in the Early Days of Islam

QuestionIs there a Hadith which states that Adhan used to be given at half the night in Madinah Munawwarah in the time of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) so that those in the Masjid could go home and those at home could come to the Masjid?

29 Jumadal Akhirah 143530 April 2014

Authenticity of the Rajab Du’a

QuestionThe following du'a is commonly recited at the beginning of Rajab, Is it authentic? Some people say it's baseless and should not be read. Allahumma barik lana fi Rajab wa Shaban wa balighna Ramadan.

22 Jumadal Ula 143524 March 2014

Hadith: The Fast Only Breaks with Something Entering the Stomach

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following narration: "Sayyidatuna 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) reports that Rasulullah (sallalahu 'alayhi wa sallam) once entered and said: 'O 'Aishah, do you have a piece of bread'? Sayyidatuna 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) says that she brought a piece of bread for Nabi (sallalahu 'alayhi wa sallam),…

23 Rabi'ul Akhir 143524 February 2014

Hadith about “Kaffarah” for Breaking the Fast in Ramadan

QuestionI read about the Fiqh of Ramadan on one website and it says if one violates the fast while eating he must fast for two consecutive months as kaffarah. It said one Sahabi ate in the day in Ramadan and the Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) ordered him to expiate…