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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Mosque . Donation . Ramadan . Alcohol

Is it permissible for the mosque to accept a donation, during Ramadan, from a company that has production of alcoholic beverages as part of its activities?

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 2 weeks ago

Any money generated from unlawful business or work e.g. alcohol, is not allowed to be received as donation nor can be used in any work whether in Masjid or otherwise.

Wassalam .

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Ramadan . Laylat al-Qadr

Is the 27th night of Ramadan considered to be among the blessed nights of Qadr?

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answer updated 2 months ago

Laylat al-Qadr is understood to be one night towards the end of the month of Ramadan, but it is not clear which night it is.

Shi'i hadith specify the 19th, 21st, and 23rd as the strongest candidates for the night of Laylat al-Qadr. This is why there is special worship done all night on those days, and not usually on the later nights.

In the Sunni tradition, there is usually a focus on the later nights (any of the last 10 odd nights, but particularly the later ones) especially the 27th.

If one is a Shi'i, there is no harm in doing acts of worship for Laylat al-Qadr on the 27th of Ramadan, with the idea that it could possibly be a candidate for Laylat al-Qadr. Of course, acts of worship like Du'a Jawshan al-Kabir can be done any time.

Allah knows best.

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Qadha . Ramadan . Sawm (Fasting)

If I am not sure whether I have completed all my Qadha fasts from last Ramadan what should I do?

You must keep more Qadha fast till you are sure that you have fulfilled all your responsibility of performing the Qadha fast on you.

Wassalam.

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Ramadan . Head . Qur'an

During Ramadan we Shia put the Quran on our head and do certain acts of worship. Is there any hadith reference that exists on this subject?

Putting the Quran on our head then supplicating to Allah is narrated in authentic sources like the well known book known as Iqbal al-A'maal by Sayyid Ibn Tawoos narrating it from Imam Jafar Al-Sadiq (AS).

Wassalam.

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Ramadan . Sawm (Fasting)

Is the correct pronunciation for the month of fasting "Ramadan" or "Ramzan"? And is the letter ض pronounced as "dh" or "z"?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 5 months ago

Bismihi ta'ala

The correct English pronunciation for رمضان is Ramadhan. Writing it with correct transliteration symbols is: Ramaḍān.

Saying it as ramazan is incorrect.

And Allah knows best.

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Waswasa . OCD . Shirk . Ramadan . Sawm (Fasting)

I have been dealing with Waswasa and OCD for a while now. I get Shirk thoughts even during Ramadan though I don’t believe in them nor act on them. Do my fasts become invalid? And is there some cure for this condition?

Your fast is valid. Bad thoughts which annoy you will not harm your faith nor your worshipping Allah.

Repeating Isteghfaar and repeating Salawaat and repeating La Hawla wala Qowwata ILLA Billah and reciting Sura Tawheed is very useful always especially in driving away satanic thoughts.

Wassalam.

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Ramadan . Kaffara . Sawm (Fasting) . Qadha

Does a 10 year old need to give Kaffarah if they purposely leave a fast in Ramadan without any valid reason even if they have made the Qaza fast afterwards?

Bismihi ta'ala

If the 10 year old is a female, who has reached her shar'i age of bulugh, then yes, she will need to pay the kaffarah of 'feeding 60 poor', along with doing the qadha' of that day.

If it was a male, then no, he does not.

And Allah knows best.

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Islam . Ramadan . Arabic . Conversion to Islam . Sawm (Fasting)

I am a convert to Islam and I wish to fast during Ramadan but I don’t know how to pray as I cannot speak Arabic. Will my fast count as I have read that if you don't pray then no good deeds are accepted?

Fasting during the whole month of Ramadan is obligatory on every Muslim even if they don't know how to perform Prayers properly. You must fast and pray as much as you know and must learn as much as you can.

You should take help from those Muslims who know how to pray or pray with congregation.

'Wassalam.

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Ramadan . Menstruation . Sawm (Fasting)

I have a medical condition in which I have really long periods that can be up to a month. I am worried that I won't be able to make up my fasts before Ramadan. I am also worried I won't be able to fast this year. What should I do?

Bismihi ta'ala

In the case of haydh, the maximum number of days that you do not pray/fast would be 10 days, depending on the circumstances you are in.

If your blood is continous, then you will need to find out where during this period is your haydh days, and the rest being istihadhah. With the istihadhah days, depending on how much blood there is, you will still be able to pray and fast.

Please familiarise yourself with the rulings of haydh/istihadhah, and below is a presentation that could help you towards this, in shaa Allah:

And Allah knows best.

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Man . Mosque . Ramadan . Homosexuality . Salah (Prayers) . Jumu'ah . Sawm (Fasting)

If a Muslim man is homosexual, may he still enter a mosque for his daily prayers or to attend Friday prayers? And can he still fast for Ramadan? Or is his every action considered invalid?

Bismihi ta'ala

Engaging in haram acts does not mean one abandons their devotion to Allah ta'ala and their 'ibadah.

Indeed, it is even more important to stress on that, for the purpose of hopefully empowering oneself to become more obedient to God and stay away from sin.

Yes, this man should continue to pray, fast, and perform everything else required by him as a Muslim. If done in the correct way, they will also be valid as well.

With prayers for your success.

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Ramadan . Sawm (Fasting)

I have missed fasts in Ramadan deliberately, a couple of years ago, but cannot remember exactly how many though they were at least 12 days. What should I do?

Bismihi ta'ala

If what you mean by deliberately is that you did not have a valid excuse, then you must:

1. Repent to Allah ta'ala, asking for His forgiveness, if you have not done it yet.

2. Pay the kaffarah, of feeding of 60 poor people.

3. Redo those days, as qadha', and you redo only the days you are certain of, which would be the least amount. In this question, it would be 12 days of qadha`.

And Allah knows best.

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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?

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.