Iftar

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If we swallow our saliva with the intention that it will moisten our throat does that break our fast?

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... Answered 6 years ago

as salam alaikum

it is permissible to swallow our saliva during fasting and it doesn't break the fast.

With prayers for your success.

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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?

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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Husband . Sawm (Fasting) . Family . Iftar

What if the husband runs to his friends to break the fast instead of breaking fast with his family?

Abbas Jaffer, Sheikh Abbas Jaffer is an optometrist by profession and has a Master’s degree in Islamic Sciences. He is a part time lecturer at the Islamic College in London and is currently writing his doctoral... Answered 6 years ago

There is no outward sin in doing that, that but it could be a sign of a deeper issue in the family relationship that needs resolution, perhaps with the help of local counsellors.

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Maghrib . Iftar . Sawm (Fasting)

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 6 years ago

Bismihi ta'ala

I would like to add that it is indeed recommended to perform one's prayer before breaking their fast, unless there is someone else waiting for them to break their fast, in which case it would be recommended to break fast with them, and then pray.

And Allah knows best.

Maghrib . Iftar . Sawm (Fasting)

Sayyed Muhammad Husaini Ragheb, Sayyed Muhammad Husaini Ragheb has a BA in Law from Guilan University, Iran and has also undertaken Hawzah studies in Qom. He used to be a Cultural Affairs director of Ethics Group of Al-Mustafa... Answered 6 years ago

Yes it is Mustahab(recommended) unless one is very weak, then it's better to do Iftar and pray afterwards

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Sawm (Fasting) . Maghrib . Salah (Prayers) . Iftar

Can I break my fast after first performing maghrib prayers rather than immediately at the time of adhan?

Abolfazl Sabouri, Abolfazl Sabouri is based in New Zealand and has an MA in Jurisprudence and Islamic Studies. He is a graduate of Elmiyeh seminary in Qom with more than 15 years of study and research where he has... Answered 7 years ago

You can break your fast immediately at the time of adhan, if you are sure it is the correct time of adhan.

Sawm (Fasting) . Maghrib . Salah (Prayers) . Iftar

Can I break my fast after first performing maghrib prayers rather than immediately at the time of adhan?

Zoheir Ali Esmail, Shaykh Zoheir Ali Esmail has a Bsc in Accounting and Finance from the LSE in London, and an MA in Islamic Studies from Middlesex University. He studied Arabic at Damascus University and holds a PhD... Answered 7 years ago

Thank you for your question. There is no problem with breaking your fast after the magrib prayers. In fact, in a tradition from Imam al-Sadiq (as) it is preferable to pray before breaking the fast.

May you always be successful.