Question: A woman makes a vow that if this thing happens then she will keep fasts for a month. She did not mention that she will keep the fasts consecutively. Now that thing has come to pass; but she is unable to keep the fasts. What should she do now? Answer: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم […]

Question: I have a question with regards to celebrating Eid according to astronomical calculations. Did’nt our beloved Prophet S.A.W enjoin us to celebrate Eid based on sighting of the Moon and that if we don’t sight the moon we have to fast an extra day? Many people rely on the calculation of astronomy; and their […]

Question: Around 10-12 years ago (age 18), I missed some fasts due to jaundice and travelling; but till now I have not made up for it. What is the ruling for this? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. You must make up for the missed fasts as soon as […]

Question: Can the 6 fasts of Shawwal and the qada fasts of a woman be done at the same time? In other words, can she make two intentions in one fast? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. One cannot make intention of fard and nafl fast at the same […]

Question: Can I use eye drops (to keep my eyes moist when they get very dry and start itching) when I am fasting? Will it invalidate my fast? Jazakumullah Khayr. Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. It is permissible to use eye drops when fasting; and it does not […]

Question: While fasting, can I use toothbrush & paste or miswak? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. It is makrooh to use toothpaste while fasting. If the toothpaste goes down the throat, the fast will break. As for using miswak while fasting, it is permissible. Infact, it is sunnah. […]

Question: Is it permissible for a woman to go on pills to stop her menstruation during the month of Ramadan so as not to disturb her fasts and daily amal? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Menstruation is a natural thing that Allah Ta’ala has destined. The Shariah takes […]

Question: Can you fast on a Friday during Shawwal without fasting in a pattern (e.g. Sawm Dawudi or continuous 6 days together) or fast on a Friday without fasting a day together with it? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. It is permissible to fast on a Friday without […]

Question:   If someone is sick in Ramadan and is unable to fast therein, what is the ruling?   Answer:   بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم   In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.   If someone is sick in Ramadan and is unable to fast, then there is no sin upon […]