Muslims fast the month of Ramadan because Allah has commanded them to do so. Therefore, Muslims worship Allah through fasting which is beloved to Allah and which He has enjoined upon us.


Why Do Muslims Fast?

Allah singled out fasting for Himself from all other good deeds, because of its honoured status before Him, because He loves it and because it is a demonstration of sincerity towards Him, as it is a secret between a person and his Lord, which no one can see except Allah.


Why did Allah Single out Fasting for Himself?

‘Umrah is mustahabb at any time in Ramadan

When a person becomes certain that the true dawn has come, he has to stop eating and drinking, and if there is food in his mouth he has to spit it out; if he does not do that, then he has invalidated his fast.


Do You Stop Eating at Fajr or Sunrise?

Spending time watching movies and soap operas and playing games in Ramadaan

A Christian is asking, what do you do during the month of Ramadaan?

controlling Urges Through Fasting

Fasting in countries where the day is very short or very long

Employing non-Muslim workers and allowing them to eat in front of Muslims at the time of fasting

When the sun has set, it becomes permissible for the fasting person to break the fast, whether the muadhdhin has given the adhan or not. What counts is the setting of the sun.


Is Breaking Fast Before Adhan Allowed?

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There are many Muslims who may be unaware of the basic beliefs of Islam, which makes them fall into things that have nothing to do with Islam. This section deals with correct belief (&lsquo;aqeedah) and explains it in a simple manner that is easily understood, including the basics of &lsquo;aqeedah in accordance with the Qur&rsquo;aan and Sunnah, far removed from misconceptions and complexity, using straightforward terms and a clear approach.

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Fasting of the Sick Person

Fasting of the Traveler

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Fasting of Women

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I'tikaaf (residing in the mosque for worship)

Supererogatory Fasts

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Fasting

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Pilgrimage

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The Woman's Prayer

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Women's Education

Non-Marriageable Relatives of Women

The Woman's Traveling

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The Woman's Fasting

The Woman's Zakah

The Woman's Pilgrimage

Misconceptions about Women

Non-Muslim Women

Property & Wealth Owned by Women

The Muslim woman has a high status in Islam, which respects her as a mother, daughter, sister and wife in a way that is unknown in any other nation. This section deals with women&rsquo;s issues and explains the woman&rsquo;s status, rights and duties, and highlights arguments that are aimed at tarnishing the honour and pride of Muslim women.

The Muslim Woman

Marital Counselling

Counselling regarding Children

Counselling regarding Relatives

Social Counselling

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Youth Counselling

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Counselling about propagation of Islaam

Counselling

Acts of Worship

Family

Ruling on jobs

Calling to Islaam

Food & Nourishment

Alliance and Amity, Disavowal and Enmity

Jurisprudence of Muslim Minorities

Women in Ramadaan

Seeing the New Moon

Obligation and virtues of fasting

What is recommended for the fasting person

What is permitted for the fasting person

Things which invalidate the fast

Fast of those who are exempted

Al-I'tikaaf (?Retreat? for the purpose of worship)

Expiation

Taraaweeh prayers

Ramadaan Q&A

Issues of fasting

Basic Tenets of Faith

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