
Ramadan: The season of mercy
There is no better time to start making positive changes in our lives than this blessed month. Ramadan is a Muslim's recurring opportunity for spiritual enhancement and soul redemption. It is also an annual exercise in self-control and self-restraint, but above...
Ghusl is not a prerequisite for valid fasting
Question: After the Iftaar in Ramadan, there was foreplay between me and my husband. What is the Sharee‘ah ruling on our fasting the next day? What is the Sharee‘ah ruling on the action itself? Answer: All perfect praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, is His Slave and Messenger. Foreplay without discharging semen...
Wife taking from her husband’s wealth to pay Zakatul-Fitr
Question Can a woman take from her husband's wealth to pay Zakatul Fitr if he is not willing to pay it? Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger. The husband is obliged to pay the Zakatul-Fitr of his wife because he is obliged to provide for her. Therefore, if he does not want to pay it, it is permissible for the wife to take it...
Fasting of diabetic pregnant wife
Question: As-salam, As per your fatwa no. 81573 about Pregnant Woman Fasting in Ramadan, it is stated that..."If the pregnant woman fears for her life or for the life of her foetus when she fasts, it is lawful for her to break the fast and make up later the same number of days she had missed to fast during Ramadan". It is understood that, basically the women should fast and in event of fear only, she should break the fast. Would you please explain...