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Guidelines on the type of sickness that makes it permissible not to fast; if someone intended not to fast, then in the morning he found out that his sickness was no longer so severe, does he have to refrain from eating and drinking?
SaveWhat is meant by the setting of the sun that makes it permissible to break the fast?
SaveHe did not fast the first day of Ramadan because his parents are Shi`a, and he is afraid that they will find out that he is not
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Fasting while Traveling: Permissible?
The majority of scholars view that fasting whilst traveling is permissible. If the traveler fasts, it counts and he does not have to make it up. For more, please see the detailed answer
SaveThe Sunnah is to hasten to break one’s fast
SaveFasting During Pregnancy: Obligatory?
A pregnant Muslim woman is obliged to fast unless she fears for herself or for her baby, in which case it is permissible for her not to fast. For more, please see the detailed answer.
SaveDoes Swallowing Saliva Break Fast?
If a fasting person swallows his saliva, that does not invalidate his fast even if there is a lot of it.
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Is Masturbation Haram in Islam?
Masturbation (for both men and women) is haram (forbidden) in Islam based on evidence from the Quran and the Sunnah. See the detailed answer for 13 tips on how to give up masturbation.
Save2,981,255Rights of Husband and Rights of Wife in Islam
The wife has financial rights over her husband which are the mahr , spending and accommodation. And she has non-financial rights such as fair division between co-wives, being treated in a decent and reasonable manner, and not being treated in a harmful way by her husband.
Save1,651,783How to Make Ghusl for Major Impurity
In order to make complete ghusl, do the following:
1. Form the intention to purify yourself from major impurity:
2. Say Bismillah and wash the hands three times, then wash any dirt from the private part.
3. Do wudu as for prayer.
4. Pour water over the head three times, and rub the hair so that the water reaches the roots of the hair.
5. Wash the body, making sure that the water reaches all parts, starting with the right side of the body and then the left, and rubbing it with the hands so that the water reaches the entire body.
Save1,560,767What Breaks Your Fast
There are 7 things that will invalidate the fast:
1. Intercourse
2. Masturbation
3. Eating and drinking
4. Anything that is regarded as coming under the same heading as eating and drinking
5. Letting blood by means of cupping and the like
6. Vomiting deliberately
7. Menstruation and nifasSave940,475Signs of Black Magic and Satanic Possession
People who have had experience with black magic or jinn possession refer to some signs which are mentioned in the detailed answer.
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How He Treated ThemProphet Muhammad is beyond all doubt one of the most influential figures in world history, who brought the message of Islam, a religion with over one billion followers across the globe. The Prophet was a supremely successful man, but he was not just a great hero and leader. He preached a religion, founded a State, built a nation, laid down a moral code, initiated numerous social and political reforms, established a powerful and dynamic society to practice and represent his teachings and completely revolutionized the worlds of human thought and...13,800
Interactions Of The Greatest LeaderAllaah granted his Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, qualities of perfection and noble characteristics which distinguished him from all other human beings. Consequently, he, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, combined all the possible virtuous human traits and was the best leading example in treating others with benevolence. He, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, was a sublime example in his interactions with people, old and young, believers and disbelievers, the common people and close Companions.9,341
33 Ways of developing Khushu` in SalahA book that discusses the issue of Khushu` (proper focus and humility in prayer) and the factors that will help the Muslim to pray with presence of mind and humility before Allah, may He be glorified and exalted.40,843