Ramadan fasting & sunnah

A comprehensive guide to obligatory fasting (Ramadan) and various types of recommended fasting (Monday-Thursday, Ayyamul Bidh, Shawwal). Includes readings on the intention to fast, prayers for breaking the fast, the times for imsak and suhoor, and things that invalidate fasting. Also find the procedures for making up missed fasts (qadha) and paying fidyah for pregnant or breastfeeding women according to Shafi’i fiqh.

The Fiqh Ruling on Intercourse, Masturbation, and Kissing While Fasting

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Pasangan suami istri Muslim duduk berjarak membaca Al-Qur'an di ruang tamu yang terang pada siang hari bulan Ramadhan, simbol menahan diri.

Observing the fast is not merely about enduring hunger and thirst. For many individuals, the most formidable challenge lies in the ability to control their desires and carnal lust (shahwah). Questions frequently arise, particularly among young married couples: “To what extent is physical intimacy permissible during the day?”, “Does unintentionally looking at the opposite sex … Read more

Things That Invalidate Fasting: A Comprehensive Guide (Asna al-Matalib)

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"An open classical book on a traditional carved wooden stand, reading glasses, a string of tasbih beads, and a lit vintage brass lantern on a rustic wooden table surface."

Observing the fast during the blessed month of Ramadan requires precise and profound knowledge. It is not merely about enduring hunger and thirst from the break of dawn until sunset; it fundamentally involves guarding oneself against all things that invalidate fasting (mufattirat). Frequently, doubts arise within the community: “Does picking my nose break the fast?”, … Read more

Do Injections & Ear Drops Break Fasting? A Shafi’i Medical Guide

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A flat lay view on a wooden table, showing a stethoscope, a sterile syringe, a small brown medicine bottle, an open Arabic Fiqh book (Asna al-Matalib), and a string of prayer bead tasbih.

When the blessed month of Ramadan arrives, medical questions often arise that cause us to hesitate. “If I have a toothache and swallow medicine, my fast is obviously broken. But what if I get an injection?” or “Is it okay to use ear drops during the day?” These doubts are actually rooted in a very … Read more

Islamic Rulings on Swallowing Saliva While Fasting: A Shafi’i Perspective

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Seorang pria Muslim sedang membersihkan mulut dengan siwak sambil bercermin, ilustrasi menjaga kebersihan mulut saat puasa.Seorang pria Muslim sedang membersihkan mulut dengan siwak sambil bercermin, ilustrasi menjaga kebersihan mulut saat puasa.

Have you ever woken up during the daytime in Ramadan with a mucus-filled throat due to a cold? Or perhaps, after rinsing your mouth for ablution, you doubted whether the leftover moisture could be swallowed? Issues surrounding the oral cavity and throat frequently cause confusion when we try to understand the true meaning of fasting. … Read more

Forgetting to Eat While Fasting & Time Doubts: Is the Fast Valid?

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Seorang pria Muslim dengan ekspresi terkejut melihat jam dinding sambil memegang sendok makan, ilustrasi lupa makan saat puasa.Seorang pria Muslim dengan ekspresi terkejut melihat jam dinding sambil memegang sendok makan, ilustrasi lupa makan saat puasa.

Observing the fast, whether it is the obligatory Ramadan fast, makeup (Qadha) fasts, or Sunnah fasts (like Mondays and Thursdays), is sometimes colored by events beyond our control. We often hear stories of people forgetting to eat while fasting, or perhaps we ourselves have woken up late and desperately eaten Suhoor during the Fajr call … Read more