Skip to content
info@islamandquran.org
Islam & the Quran

  • Home
  • About Us
    • Our Method
    • Objective
    • Contact
  • Research
  • Fatwas
  • Suleymaniye Calendar
  • ASK US

Fasting

Is it lawful to fast on Friday only?

abayindir March 21, 2018

There are valid (saheeh) hadiths of the Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h.) about not fasting only on Fridays, but adding Thursdays or Saturdays to it. Some of them are as follows: Narrated…

Continue Reading
Fasting (Sawm), Fatwas

What is the ruling on fasting the Ashura Day?

abayindir September 24, 2017

Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) had ordered Muslims to fast on Ashura days (9th, 10th, 11th days of Muharram) before the verses about Ramadan fasting were   sent down. After the verses…

Continue Reading
Common Mistakes, Fasting (Sawm), Fatwas

Is there a special form of worship to perform in the month of Muharram?

abayindir September 22, 2017

In terms of the rules of fasting, there is no difference between the obligatory Ramadan fast and optional Muharram fast.  The same three cases which break the fast in Ramadan…

Continue Reading
Common Mistakes, Fasting (Sawm), Fatwas

What is the ruling on fasting in Shawwal ?

abayindir June 29, 2017

The following hadiths reside in hadith books about the six days of fasting in Shawwal: “A person who performs fasting in Ramadan and then adds six more days in Shawwal…

Continue Reading
Fasting (Sawm), Fatwas

Should patients of diabetes fast in Ramadan?

abayindir April 29, 2017

The Almighty God permits the sick people not to fast. Related verses of Surah Al-Baqarah are as follows: 184: (The prescribed fast is for) a certain number of days. Whoever among…

Continue Reading
Fasting (Sawm), Fatwas

What is fasting?

abayindir April 9, 2017

In verse 187 of Chapter Baqarah, the Almighty God tells the believers that they are allowed to have intercourse with their wives, and to eat and drink in the evening,…

Continue Reading
Fasting (Sawm), Fatwas

Skipping the fast as a major sin

zeynep April 6, 2017

Apparently, you only checked the verses in which major sins are listed. So, how come does the refusal of an obligation ordered by God become a minor sin? If refusing…

Continue Reading
Fasting (Sawm), Fatwas

Fidyah of the Ramadan Fast

abayindir June 15, 2016

SUMMARY: This research sheds light on the sadaqat al-fitr (fidya) that is given in Ramadan, corrects a widespread misconception about verse 2:184, and answers the following questions: – Who needs…

Continue Reading
Common Mistakes, Fasting (Sawm), Fatwas

Fasting of pregnant and nursing women

hakan April 1, 2015

Pregnant women and nursing mothers are not obliged to fast in Ramadan because of the potential harm to the baby and themselves. Some verses regarding the special condition of pregnant…

Continue Reading
Fasting (Sawm), Fatwas, Women

Is it permissible to keep restaurants open in Ramadan?

abayindir July 24, 2012

Fasting is an obligation upon every Muslims who is able to do it in Ramadan, but people that are sick or on a journey have the permission to not fast. Besides,…

Continue Reading
Fasting (Sawm), Fatwas

Can we give zakah money for iftari?

July 24, 2012

Usually the poor and the homeless eat at public iftar places. Many people who can find some hot dish only once a year eat by the means. Therefore you can…

Continue Reading
Fatwas, Zakat (Tax)

What should we do if we break the nafilah fast?

June 27, 2012

There is a hadith that people who break the nafilah fast should perform qaza fast: Aisha (r.a.) said: “We began fasting voluntarily one morning and then food was given to…

Continue Reading
Fasting (Sawm), Fatwas

Does dying hair break the fast?

abayindir June 5, 2012

Mostly it is thought that the dye absorbed by the scalp may break the fast. Fasting (sawm) is abstention from eating, drinking and sexual relations from fajr time to maghrib…

Continue Reading
Fasting (Sawm), Fatwas

When should one stop drinking before starting fast?

hakan August 21, 2011

As it is clearly understood from the 90th and 91st verses of Surah Al-Ma’ida, a Muslim mustn’t use intoxicants and must always keep the distance from them. Although some may…

Continue Reading
Fasting (Sawm), Fatwas

I have to take medication due to reflux, can I skip fasting?

August 19, 2011

The Glorified Allah decrees that, the sick and ones whose illness will get worse upon fasting are permitted not to fast, but fasting would be better for them. The sick…

Continue Reading
Fasting (Sawm), Fatwas

Can a person with Alzheimer’s fast?

August 19, 2011

If a person can fast, let him fast. If he forgets and eats or drinks, people around him do not need to remind, because our Prophet (p.b.u.h.) decrees: “Whoever forgets…

Continue Reading
Fasting (Sawm), Fatwas

Does waxing break fasting?

August 18, 2011

Fasting (sawm) is abstention from eating, drinking and sexual relations from fajr time to maghrib time. Thus, what breaks fasting are eating, drinking and sexual relations. Waxing does not fall…

Continue Reading
Fasting (Sawm), Fatwas

What should the sick, the old and the ones who cannot endure to fast do?

August 17, 2011

The Glorified Allah permits the sick and the traveler not to fasten and besides, commands: “… But to fast is better for you, if you only knew.” (Al-Baqarah/ The Cow…

Continue Reading
Fasting (Sawm), Fatwas

Does kissing break fasting?

August 16, 2011

Kissing does not break fasting. But kissing a woman whom you do not have nikah (marriage) with  is unlawful (haraam).

Continue Reading
Fasting (Sawm), Fatwas

Do scented materials harm fasting?

abayindir August 16, 2011

Applying/smelling perfumes, deodorants, colognes do not break the fast for it is not for the purpose of eating/drinking. But it should be avoided for that Allah commands: “These are the…

Continue Reading
Fasting (Sawm), Fatwas, Prayer (Salah)

Fasting without major ablution (ghusl)

August 16, 2011

This is not an obstacle for fast. The wives of the prophet Aisha and Ummu Salame reported that the Messenger woke up after dawn needing an ablution and had a…

Continue Reading
Fasting (Sawm), Fatwas

Is intercourse prohibited at Ramadan nights?

August 16, 2011

Intercourse is only prohibited while fasting, in other words from fajr time to beginning of maghrib prayer time (iftar), at Ramadan nights. After breaking the fast, husband-wife relations are allowed…

Continue Reading
Fasting (Sawm), Fatwas

Does taking teeth out break fasting?

August 13, 2011

According to Qur’an,  the reasons that  lead to  break up of  someone’s fast  has been counted as; eating, drinking and intercourse. Injecting medicine into the body is not one of…

Continue Reading
Fasting (Sawm), Fatwas

Should we hurt people who do not fast in Ramadan?

August 13, 2011

There shall be no compulsion in religion and nobody can be forced to do any kind of worship. Also, nobody can be punished since they do not perform the salat,…

Continue Reading
Fasting (Sawm), Fatwas

Does having bath break fasting?

August 9, 2011

Having shower, bath or swimming in the sea does not break fasting. But, if any water runs through the nose or mouth, that breaks the fast.  Watching this out is…

Continue Reading
Fasting (Sawm), Fatwas

Does hair-dye break fasting?

abayindir August 9, 2011

What breaks fasting is eating, drinking, sexual intercourse and identical actions. Dying hair does not fall under any of these categories. Therefore, it does not break fasting.

Continue Reading
Fasting (Sawm), Fatwas

Does the 40-Minute Fajr Time Mistake in Calendars Persist This Year?

August 7, 2011

The mistake in duration is even bigger this year. Turkish Presidency of Religious Affairs (T.P.R.A.) claims this year, that fajr time is when the Sun is 18 degrees below the…

Continue Reading
Fasting (Sawm), Fatwas

Should people suffering from diabetes, hyper/hypo tension and migraine fast?

abayindir April 29, 2011

The Glorified Allah decrees in 184th verse of Surah Al-Baqarah that the sick are allowed not to fast. They make up their fast on some other day. If they die…

Continue Reading
Fasting (Sawm), Fatwas

Meaning of Ashura

December 20, 2010

Our prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h.) recommends fasting on the ninth and tenth of Muharram, which are the Days of Ashura. There is no other worship specific to the month of Muharram….

Continue Reading
Fasting (Sawm), Fatwas

Eating or Prayer First?

abayindir December 3, 2010

Related hadiths and the conclusion basing on them are as follows: 1. Narrated Anas bin Malik (r.a.): “If dinner is already served and iqamat-as-salat-al maghrib (evening prayer iqamat) is heard,…

Continue Reading
Fasting (Sawm), Fatwas

Fasting Prolonged At Least Forty Minutes in Turkey

Adil August 20, 2010

Sawm or fasting is abstention from drinking, eating and sexual relationship from twilight to sunset for Allah’s sake. In the old times, horizon was observed with the naked eye and…

Continue Reading
Common Mistakes

THE REFLECTING CHILD SERIES – Passages from the Qur’an

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVbZhMozi9Y

THE REFLECTING CHILD SERIES Where Children MEET THE QUR’AN

Discover THE REFLECTING CHILD SERIES and DOWNLOAD the PDF Books for FREE! Meet The Qur'an / The Reflecting Child Series in PDF

Süleymaniye Calendar

  • Suleymaniye Calendar The Only Worldwide Applicable Calendar of Prayer Times The Only Worldwide Applicable Calendar of Prayer Times

WHEN IS TRUE DAWN (FAJR)?

https://youtu.be/i2BgyZH3kFs

Prayer Times in Polar Regions – Recorded 2016

https://youtu.be/xQ5SJDAGbT0

SEARCH

THE GRAND QURAN – CHAPTERS I – II

The first volume of Süleymaniye Foundation Qur'an Translation Series; accomplished in compliance with "The Science of Discovering the Explanations of the Quran". http://www.islamandquran.org/wp-content/uploads/The-Opening-The-Bovine_SuleymaniyeFoundation.pdf      

Q&A / FATWA

RESEARCHES

  • THE UNIVERSAL PRINCIPLES OF WAR
  • Prayer Times from the Equator to the Poles
  • Virgin Birth of Jesus Christ Can Be Explained By a Biological Mechanism
  • The Prayer in Islam from a Physiological Point of View
  • THE FINAL LINK OF THE CHAIN OF DIVINE REVELATION
  • ALMS vs. INTEREST  / SADAQAH vs. RIBA
  • THE SCIENCE OF DISCOVERING THE EXPLANATIONS IN THE QURAN
  • Supersession (Naskh) and Stoning Punishment (Rajm)

Süleymaniye Foundation Multilingual

  • Deutsch
  • Español
  • Français
  • Türkçe Fetva Sitesi
  • Türkçe Resmi Site
  • Сайт на русском
  • العربية
  • فارسی

Popular Tags

ablution alcohol break charity christians credit card crime Divorce fajr Fasting ghusl Hajj holding hands iftida inheritance interest Jewish Jews loan Marriage Muharram nikah Prayer pregnant puberty Qur'an qurban ramadan relations with non-muslims sacrifice Salah sex sick Swear talaq theft trade Usury wedding wife Women worship wudu zakah zakat
All rights reserved to Süleymaniye Foundation.
Proudly powered by WordPress | Theme by: Dimitrakopoulos
Back To Top