How to deal with confusion in Iftar time
Question My local masjid is probably about 0.5 miles away from my home i follow that timetable during Ramadan However I find myself not getting to that masjid for Maghib…
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Permissibility of eating in the masjid during I’tikaaf
Question salam just wanted to ask you in itikaf does a person have to do iftar in the masjid? Does he have to do it in the masjid hall or…
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The fiqh of the six fasts of Shawwal
The Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “Fasting Ramadan and following it with six days from Shawwal is like continual fasting.” (Sahih Muslim) This is…
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Does the application of Vicks on my nose break my fast?
Question: Does the application of vicks on my nose break my fast? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh.…
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Does the application of eye drops invalidate the fast?
Question: I put eye drops in my eyes and I forgot I was fasting. I felt the taste of the eye drops in my mouth and throat. Is my fast…
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Can I be vaccinated whilst fasting?
Question: I will be travelling soon and therefore I need to have a meningitis vaccination injection. I can only do this whilst I am fasting. Is it allowed? Answer: In…
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When can I leave the masjid if I perform i’tikaaf?
Question: Asalaamu Alaykum Mufti Saab. I intend to sit in I’tikaaf. Can you please let me know for what reasons I can exit the masjid boundaries? Answer: In the Name…
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Is it permissible to use an inhaler whilst fasting?
Question: Salaam, I suffer from asthma. Is it permissible for me to use my Ventoline inhaler? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum…
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Can a menstruating woman eat during the day in Ramadhan?
Question: If a woman’s period starts whilst fasting, is she allowed to eat thereafter? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh.…
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Does the insertion of suppositories break the fast?
Question: I suffer from piles and currently use anusol. I was told I cannot use this medication whilst fasting. However, I am not sure what is true. Can you please…
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