Fasting on the 9th and 10th of Ashura
Question What is the proper way to fast the ninth and tenth of ʿĀshūrāʾ? Bottom Line Make it a duet: 9th + 10th. Missed the 9th? Do 10th + 11th. At the very least, catch the...
View DetailsCombining Missed Ramadan Fasts with Ashura
Question Can I make up a missed Ramadan fast on the day of ʿĀshūrāʾ and still get the reward for both? Bottom Line Intend to make up, fulfill the obligation, and hope for ʿĀ...
View DetailsMaking Up Missed Days in Dhul Hijjah
Question Can I make up missed Ramadan fasts during the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah and still get the reward of these blessed days? Bottom Line Yes, you can. Making up Rama...
View DetailsFasting on Arafah: Local Moon or Saudi Arabia?
Question If the Day of ʿArafah in my country is on a different date than in Saudi Arabia, when should I fast? Bottom Line Fast according to the 9th of Dhul-Hijjah in your own country,...
View DetailsCan Women Fast on Arafah During Their Period?
Question Can a woman fast on the Day of ʿArafah if she is menstruating? Bottom Line Menstruation stops the fast, but intention and dhikr still bring reward. Q...
View DetailsCombining Intentions When Fasting on Different Days
Question Can I combine the intention of fasting? Bottom Line Yes, one fast, two rewards. Obligation done, bonus blessings hoped for. Quick Answer...
View DetailsDo the Six Days of Shawwal Need to Be Consecutive?
Question Do I need to fast the six days of Shawwal all in a row, or can I spread them out across the month for example, fasting only on weekends? Bottom Line The six fasts of Shawwal...
View DetailsFasting Six Days of Shawwal on Mondays and Thursdays
Question Can I combine intentions by fasting the six days of Shawwal on Mondays and Thursdays, so that I gain the reward of both? Bottom Line Yes, you can. ...
View DetailsWhy Women Do Not Fast During Their Period
Question Why are women not allowed to fast during menstruation? Bottom Line It is not a deficiency but a concession of ease. Quick Answer...
View DetailsIf I Don’t Pray, Is My Fast Still Valid?
Question If someone neglects their daily prayers but continues fasting in Ramadan, is their fast still valid? Bottom Line Yes, the fast is valid, but abandoning prayer is a ...
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