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Fasting (Fatawa)

What if I started fasting Ramadan in one country and ended it in another — when do I celebrate ‘Eid? Can I fast 31 days?

Imām Ibn Bāz said: “If you begin fasting in Saudi Arabia or elsewhere, then complete the rest of the month in your own country, you should break your fast according [read on…]
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Fiqh

Evidence that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) Did Not Pray the Tarāweeh Prayer More than Eleven Rak’ahs in Ramadān

In the name of Allah, Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy. I have made this article freely available―I request that you donate a small amount of just £2 or $2 to the “Salafi Bookstore and [read on…]
Fatwa

Is there any proof that the Witr prayer is performed like the Maghrib prayer? Or should it be different? Shaikh Ibn Baz

The Prophet (salallāhu ʿalaihi wasallam) said: لَا تُوتِرُوا بِثَلَاثٍ تَشَبَّهُوا بِصَلَاةِ الْمَغْرِبِ “Do not pray Witr in three rakʿahs resembling the Maghrib prayer.” (Al-Hākim (1/304), al-Bayhaqī (3/31), and al-Dāraqutnī (172).And [read on…]
Fasting (Fatawa)

What is the ruling on the one who abandons fasting the month of Ramadan? One rejects the obligation of fasting, while another affirms the obligation but abandons out of desires and laziness.

Q1: What is the ruling on the one who abandons fasting the month of Ramadan while rejecting its Sharīʿah obligation? A1: Whoever abandons fasting in Ramadan while rejecting its Sharīʿah [read on…]
Fasting (Fatawa)

Breastfeeding and Pregnant Women Break their Fast, Feed a Poor Person for Each Day, without Making up the Missed Days

Allah (the Most High) stated: ۞ وَٱلْوَٰلِدَٰتُ يُرْضِعْنَ أَوْلَـٰدَهُنَّ حَوْلَيْنِ كَامِلَيْنِ ۖ لِمَنْ أَرَادَ أَن يُتِمَّ ٱلرَّضَاعَةَ ۚ وَعَلَى ٱلْمَوْلُودِ لَهُۥ رِزْقُهُنَّ وَكِسْوَتُهُنَّ بِٱلْمَعْرُوفِ ۚ “The mothers shall breastfeed their [read on…]
Fasting (Fatawa)

If a people are not able to be sure that the sun has actually set due to the obstruction of mountains for example, should they break their fast according to the timetable?

Question: If a people are not able to be sure that the sun has actually set due to the obstruction of mountains for example, should they break their fast according [read on…]
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Fasting (Fatawa)

The smell from the mouth of a fasting person is better in the sight of Allah than the smell of musk

The Hadeeth of Allah’s Messenger (salallāhu ʿalaihi wasallam) where he said: كُلُّ عَمَلِ ابْنِ آدَمَ لَهُ، إِلاَّ الصَّوْمَ فَإِنَّهُ لِي، وَأَنَا أَجْزِي بِهِ، وَلَخَلُوفُ فَمِ الصَّائِمِ أَطْيَبُ عِنْدَ اللَّهِ مِنْ [read on…]
Purification of the Soul

A believer should strive in the last ten nights of Ramadān. Ponder over how quickly the month has passed―and likewise, your life will pass quickly―then you shall meet your Lord!

In the name of Allah, Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy. I encourage you to donate a small amount as Sadaqah to SalafiBookstore.com/donate so we (at Al-Maktabah As-Salafiyyah) can print and distribute free leaflets and booklets to aid the [read on…]