Tag Archives: Fasting

April, 2022

• 25 April

  Allah does need need the fast of that person who does not abandon evil deeds while fasting

  Question Is this narration authentic? Avoid lying and evil actions The Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Whoever does not give up forged speech and evil actions, Allah does not need his leaving his food and drink.”

March, 2022

• 31 March

  Fasting together with fulfilling the rights of Ramadan ensures forgiveness

  Question What is the authenticity of this Hadith? Sayyiduna Abu Sa’id Al Khudri (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Whoever fasts the month of Ramadan, acknowledges its boundaries and limits, and ensures that he fulfils the rights of Ramadan as he ought to fulfil them, all his previous sins will be forgiven.”
• 29 March

  Fasting in Ramadan is among the deeds that ensures being a close friend of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

  Question Is it correct that whoever fasts in the month of Ramadan will be the true close friend of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)?

December, 2021

• 7 December

  Angels seek forgiveness for a fasting person when food is consumed in his presence

  Question Is this Hadith authentic? إن الصائم تصلي عليه الملائكة إذا أكل عنده حتى يفرغوا

August, 2021

• 30 August

  Commentary on the Hadith regarding the two pleasures of a fasting person

  Question In the following Hadith, does ‘فطره’ mean iftar or ‘Eidul Fitr? للصائم فرحتان: فرحة عند فطره، وفرحة عند لقاء ربه
• 25 August

  Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) would kiss ‘Aaishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) while fasting

  Question Please verify this narration? Allah’s Messenger used to kiss me while observing fast; and who among you can control his desire as the Messenger of Allah could control his desire?
• 25 August

  An unreliable narration regarding feeding a fasting person on the day of ‘Aashura

  Question How reliable is this Hadith? “Whoever gives iftar to a person on the day of Ashura, it is as the whole nation of Muhammad (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) broke fast by him”
• 19 August

  Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) sought the virtue of fasting on ‘Aashura

  Question Is this narration authentic? عن عبيد الله بن أبي يزيد، سمع ابن عباس رضي الله عنهما، وسئل عن صيام يوم عاشوراء فقال: ما علمت أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم صام يوما يطلب فضله على الأيام إلا هذا اليوم ولا شهرا إلا هذا الشهر. يعني رمضان
• 18 August

  Allah Ta’ala saved Musa and drowned Fir’awn on ‘Aashura

  Question Is this narration authentic? عن ابن عباس رضي الله عنهما، أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم، لما قدم المدينة، وجدهم يصومون يوما، يعني عاشوراء، فقالوا: هذا يوم عظيم، وهو يوم نجى الله فيه موسى، وأغرق آل فرعون، فصام موسى شكرا لله، فقال أنا أولى بموسى منهم. فصامه وأمر بصيامه

July, 2021

• 1 July

  Another version of the narration regarding earning a livelihood

  Question What is status of following narration? إن من الذنوب ذنوبا لا يكفرها صوم ولا صلاة ولا جهاد وإنما يكفرها السعي على العيال

May, 2021

• 25 May

  Opening one’s fast with honey

  Question Is this correct? When breaking your fast, break it with honey. Sayyidah ‘Aaishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) said: “Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) used to like sweet edible things and honey.”

April, 2021

• 19 April

  Authenticity of the Hadith stating that suhur is full of blessings

  Question Please can you give the authenticity and Arabic text of your previous answer: “Suhur is full of blessings. Hence, do not omit it, even if one is able to have a sip of water at the time of suhur, one should do so, for certainly Allah Ta’ala descends His special mercy upon those who have suhur and the Angels …
• 14 April

  The leader of all days is Jumu’ah and the leader of all months is the month of Ramadan

  Question What is the source of this narration? Ibn Mas’ud said: “Fasting is a man’s shield. The leader of days is Friday, and the leader of the months is the month of Ramadan.”