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 . Air Travel . Sawm (Fasting) . Kaffara

I travelled to attend a wedding prior to Ramadan. My parents booked our flights knowing Ramadan could have fallen on the day we were flying home. Thus, I could not fast on the first of Ramadan. Do I have to pay Kaffarah?

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 3 days ago

Bismihi ta'ala

You do not need to pay a kaffarah.

All you must do is redo that day as qadha`.

And Allah knows best.

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Ramadan . Salah (Prayers) . Health

Does praying when you are sick with fever and tired get more rewards in the month of Ramadan?

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 1 week ago

The Hadeeth says: Best of deeds is the most difficult. Sharh Osool Al-Kaifi by al-Mazindarani (12:188).

It means that the reward of the good deed is more when it is more difficult.

Wassalam.

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

I know three nights, 19th, 21st and 23rd are among the nights of Qadr according to the Shia. Why is the 23rd of Ramadan considered more likely and preferred in Shia Islam?

The Prophet (SAWA) and his Holy Progeny Ahlul Bayt (AS) emphasized more on the 23rd night of the month of Ramadan. It is narrated that a Muslim from the tribe of Johaina (Johani) living far away from Madina came to the Prophet asking him: When shall I come to your Masjid in Madina for Laylatul Qadr as I live far away and can not come more than one night? The Prophet replied him as narrated: Come on the 23rd night of the Month of Ramadan. That is why, the 23rd night is called the big night of Qadr and also the night of Al-Johani.

Wassalam.

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

I know three nights, 19th, 21st and 23rd are among the nights of Qadr according to the Shia. Why is the 23rd of Ramadan considered more likely and preferred in Shia Islam?

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... Answered 3 weeks ago

This comes from hadith. Here is an explanation: https://alkafeel.net/news/index?id=6874&lang=en

However, all the nights are valuable and important!

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Fajr . Ramadan . Ghusl . Sexual . Sawm (Fasting)

If ejaculation occurred before Fajr of the night of Ramadan but Ghusl was still not done until after Fajr, will the upcoming fast be valid?

Bismihi ta'ala

If one had enough time, and intentionally did not perform ghusl before Fajr time, then their fasting for that day will be invalid, and they must redo that day as qadha` and pay kaffarah.

If they did not have enough time, or it was not intentional for them to stay in janabah, then their fasting is valid.

And Allah knows best.

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Ramadan . Du'a (Supplication)

Can we recite the separate daily recommended supplications of Ramadan at night instead of during each day?

Bismihi ta'ala

There would not be any problem if you were to do this.

And Allah knows best.

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Ramadan . Menstruation . Sawm (Fasting)

I was having spotting between my periods from the start of Ramadan but I kept fasting and praying considering it minor Istihadhah but now my flow is heavier than it was before. So should I consider it my regular periods and stop fasting?

Istihadhah can be minor or medium or big depending on the amount of the blood. In all these types of Istihadha, fasting is obligatory as well as Salaah, but after Wudhu for every Salah in the minor, or adding on Ghusl before Fajr in the medium or adding three Ghusls ; before Fajr and before Zohr, and befor Maghrib in the big Istihadhah.

Minor Istihadhah is when the blood does not fill the whole pad. In this case Wudhu is obligatory for every Salaah whether Wajib or recommended.

Medium Istihadha is when the blood fills the whole pad but does not leak out of it. In this case she must add one Ghusl before Fajr.

Big Istihadhah is when the blood fill the whole pad and leaks out of it. In this case she must add three Ghusls as mentioned above.

Wassalam.

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Ramadan . Parents . God (Allah) . Sawm (Fasting)

I am 13 and I promised to Allah that I will fast for 20 days in the month of Ramadan but my parents are not allowing me as they think I am too thin. What should I do?

If you are Baaligh, you must then fast the whole month of Ramadan and not only twenty days. Your parents have no right to stop you from obligatory fast.

If you are still not Baaligh, then you should listen to your parents.

Wassalam.

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Ramadan . Dhikr . Menstruation . Qur'an . Du'a (Supplication)

If a menstruating woman stayed up all the night in the last ten odd number nights of Ramadan without praying but doing Dhikr and reading the Qur'an, is her Dua likely to get accepted?

Yes of course. Acceptance of every worship depends on the sincerity in the intention.

Menstruating female is allowed to perform all worship e.g. Thikr of Allah, Du'a, reading Quran (except the four verses of obligatory Sojood). She is not allowed to pray any Salah nor perform Tawaf around Ka'ba nor stay in Masjid.

Wassalam.

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Ramadan . Health . Medication

I have become unwell each Ramadan when I stop taking my mental health medication in the daytime. Is there something else I can do, as I feel like I am not fulfilling one of my most basic duties as a Muslim?

Illness has it's rules in Islam, including not fasting if illness can be initiated or worsened by fasting. I'll person who can not fast is not going against the orders of Allah, but obeying Him by not fasting.

Wassalam.

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Ramadan

Can I do Ramadan in one house where my colleague, who is a girl, lives in a separate room while I reside in another room?

Bismihi ta'ala

Among the necessary things to observe between opposite genders is to avoid what we call khalwah. Khalwah means to be isolated and in a private closed off area with a non-mahram person. This is haram. When you are secluded with a non-mahram woman, within a particular setting, like what you mentioned, then there will be strong potential to engage in unlawful actions.

The hadith says that whenever there are two individuals of opposite gender alone, the third will be shaitan.

This is assuming that it's only you and her in the house. If there are other people, then it would not be considered as khalwah.

This is also not applicable to professional communication, like a work colleague in a meeting, or a counseling session, etc.

As Muslims, we must be extra cautious and very strict in our interactions with non-mahrams.

That being said, your fasting during the holy month of Ramadhan will be valid, as long as you observe all required conditions for fasting.

And Allah knows best.

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Ramadan . Sawm (Fasting) . Masturbation

If someone masturbated during the time of fast in the month of Ramadan, but was not aware that it invalidates the fast, what is he required to do?

If he was not aware that masturbation invalidates the fast, he must keep Qadha of the fast of that day.

Wassalam.