Ramadan

Ramadan (; Arabic: رمضان‎ Ramaḍān, also known as Ramazan, romanized as Ramzan, Ramadhan, or Ramathan) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting (Sawm) to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to Islamic belief.

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Ramadan . Atheism . Sawm (Fasting)

I was born a Shia Muslim but became an atheist and did not fast during Ramadhan. I have since returned to becoming a Muslim. Will Allah forgive me and should I make up for the fasts that I didn't do?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 5 months ago

Allah is The Most Merciful, The Most companionate and The best Forgiver.

When Allah knows your sincere repenting feelings, He will grant His mercy on you.

You need to make up (Qadha) all the missed worships.

Wassalam.

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Sawm (Fasting) . Ramadan . Coronaviruses

Is it permissible to skip the fasting of Ramadan, with the intention of keeping one’s immune system strong to fight off potential exposure to the coronavirus, and with the intention of making up the fast once the situation improves?

You are not allowed to skip fasting any day in the month of Ramadhan unless you are traveling or ill with an illness which is related to fasting.

It is allowed for you to ravel to skip fasting but must keep it as Qadha later on.

Wassalam.

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Sunni-Shi'a . Ramadan . Laylat al-Qadr

Why do the Shia perform the rites of Shab-e-Qadar on 19 Ramazan? Aren't the possible nights meant to be in the last 10 days and therefore be one of 21, 23, 25, 27, or 29th night?

We are following the authentic narrations from the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) in every religious matter including this matter. The authentic narrations mentioned three nights; 19th and 21st and 23rd.

Wassalam.

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Ramadan . Sawm (Fasting)

Is it possible to use the extra Rozas that one may have completed earlier in the year if they miss some in the current Ramadhan?

No. Fasting of the Month of Ramadhan can not be replaced by any other fast. If you miss fasting in the month of ~Ramadhan due to traveling or illness, you must make it up as Qadha after the month of Ramadhan.

Wassalam.

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Tarawih . Salatul Layl . Salah (Prayers) . Ramadan

Are Taraveeh and Tahajjud the same thing or are they different prayers? Can you do both during Ramadan?

Tahajjud is a great recommended worship for every night of the whole year. It is also called Salat Al-Layl or Namaz Shab. It is performed individually and not with congregation. Umar Ibn al-Khattab ordered during his government to pray Tahajjud with congregation which was then called Taraweeh.

Taraweeh is a Bid'ah which was never practiced by the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) but was initiated by Omar Ibn al-Khattab in year 14 after Hijra.

Wassalam.

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Health . Ramadan

If someone was recovering from an eating disorder, how could they participate in Ramadan if it could be harmful to their mental and physical health?

Seyed Ali Shobayri, Seyed Ali Shobayri is of mixed Iranian and Scottish descent who found the path of the Ahlul Bayt (a) by his own research. He holds a BA in Islamic Studies from Middlesex University through the... Answered 7 months ago

Bismillah,

Asalamu Alaykom,

One should see a specialist and doctor (preferably Muslim) to determine whether fasting could be truly harmful for them after recovering. If it was ruled to be harmful and you yourself know it that can harm you, then it’s possible for you to be exempted until your state improves.

May Allah give you success

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Ramadan . Spider

Is it prohibited to kill a spider or any insects especially during the month of Ramadan?

It is allowed to kill insects if there is a possibility of harm from it on you, your family and others. This is allowed in every month.

State of Ehram ( in Hajj and Umra) has special rules.

Wassalam.

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Ramadan . Health . Sawm (Fasting)

I have not fasted for last 6 years of Ramadan and I was not sick or in any situation that exempted me. Where do I start from and how do I go about making up what is due on me?

Simply, start after the Month of Ramadhan making up (Qadha) of all the days which you missed and you must also pay Kaffara of ever day you deliberately missed by feeding 60 poor believers for every day of missed fast.

Wassalasm.

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Ramadan . Sawm (Fasting) . Intention

What is the easiest and best Niyyat for fasting in the month of Ramadhan?

Niyyat is nothing more than the intention in your mind or heart to fast for the sake of Allah (SWT). Just having this intention to fast the whole of the month of Ramadan is enough for the whole month.

Wassalam.

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Iftar . Ramadan . Sexual

Is it permitted to have physical relationship with one's wife between Iftar and Sehar time during the month of Ramazan?

Abbas Di Palma, Shaykh Abbas Di Palma holds a BA and an MA degree in Islamic Studies, and certifications from the Language Institute of Damascus University. He has also studied traditional Islamic sciences in... Answer updated 7 months ago

as salam alaikum

there is no problem if husband and wife have physical relationship during the night between iftar and suhur.

With prayers for your success.

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Ramadan . Sawm (Fasting) . Fidya

Can I make up my missed fasts from last year after Ramadhan?

Mohammed Al-Hilli, Sheikh Mohammed Al-Hilli, originally from Iraq, has a Masters in Pharmacy from the University of London. He completed his Hawza degree from the ICAS in London under the supervision of Ayatollah... Answer imported 7 months ago

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Kaffara . Fidya . Ramadan . Sawm (Fasting)

I have to get a procedure done that cannot be postponed during Ramadan. Due to antibiotics I might have to miss 3 days of fasting. Can I fast those 3 days later? Is there any Kaffara or Fidya due on me as a result?

Fasting the whole of the month of Ramadan is obligatory unless you are traveling or ill with an illness which is related to fasting or caused or worsened by fasting. If taking the antibiotics is must, then you can try to take it in the period fromMahrib till Fajr. If you need to take it during the day and you can not avoid it, then it will be medically necessary which allows you not to fast but you must keep Qadha of that fast which you missed after the month of Ramadan.

Wassalam.