Keeping voluntary fasts (e.g. – the six fasts of Shawwāl or ‘Āshūrā or fasting Mondays and Thursdays etc) before making up the fasts missed during Ramadān is neither permissible nor valid. Even if one swore an oath to fast for a day, they would have to do it after having made up for the obligatory […]
Hijama (cupping) breaks the fast according to the Madhhab. This ruling is restricted to cupping, and thus any other type of removal of blood, like donating blood, does not invalidate the fast. This applies both to the one doing the Hijamah and the one getting it done.
Using toothpaste while fasting is at the very least Makruh according to the principles of the Madhhab, whilst a number of contemporary Hanbali scholars considered it Haram because of the strong flavour that is similar to flavoured chewing gum. Therefore, the Siwak should be used instead. We also advise everyone to brush their teeth using […]
When a woman stops her menstrual cycle any time after the entry of Fajr, her fast that day does not count, and she has to make up (Qada) for that day. There is a consensus on this issue as stated by al-‘Allamah Ibn ‘Uthaymin (r) and as it is cited in al-Mawsu’ah al-Fiqhiyyah al-Kuwaytiyyah. Shaykhu-l […]
If a person isn’t fasting due to a legitimate reason but this reason is not apparent, like menstruation or one travelling but it isn’t obvious that s/he is a traveler or a person who is ill but it isn’t apparent, then these individuals should be prevented or rebuked, in the words of Abu Ya’la, from […]
The mother of the believers, Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) said: “The Messenger (peace be upon him) would kiss and embrace [his wives] while fasting, but he was the most capable of controlling his desire.” [Agreed Upon]. However, kissing and embracing the spouse becomes disliked if it causes one sexual arousal, and if […]
❝The Sahabah would make up their missed fasts of Ramadan in the first ten days of Dhu-l Hijjah. This is because of the great virtue of these ten days.❞ — Shaykh Salih al-‘Usaimi (h) Fasting the first 10 days of Dhu-l Hijjah is recommended, and the day of ‘Arafah is extra recommended for those not […]
If a person isn’t fasting due to a legitimate reason but this reason is not apparent, like menstruation or one travelling but it isn’t obvious that s/he is a traveler or a person who is ill but it isn’t apparent, then these individuals should be prevented or rebuked, in the words of Abu Ya’la, from […]
Hamza b. ‘Amr al-Aslami (r) said: “Oh Messenger of Allah, I find myself strong enough to fast when travelling; am I blameworthy?” The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) replied: “It is a concession from Allah; if one takes it (the concession) then that is good, and if he fasts then there is no […]
Using toothpaste while fasting is at the very least Makruh according to the principles of the Madhhab, whilst a number of contemporary Hanbali scholars considered it Haram because of the strong flavour that is similar to flavoured chewing gum. Therefore, the Siwak should be used instead. We also advise everyone to brush their teeth using […]