We know that fasting is done for the sake of Allaah as Allaah has said that every deed of human being is for himself except fasting. I would like to know is it only obligatory Ramadhan fasting that we do are for the sake of Allaah or even the non-obligatory nafl fasting is done for Allaah’s sake?

Fasting
30 Mar

All fastings are for Allah.

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I have heard that while fasting except penetration every thing is permissible like foreplay etc. Is this true?

Fasting
30 Mar

Everything is permissible except penetration and ejaculation

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I take the ‘pill’ as a form of birth control. In Ramadhan can I take it continuously to avoid having my period during this month?

Fasting
30 Mar

This is permissible as long as it is not harmful.

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Sir, should I ask my husband before keeping those fasts which were left during Ramadan?

Fasting
30 Mar

No, you shouldn’t ask your husband. Mandatory fasting must be made up and you don’t need the permission of anyone.

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During fasting can we brush teeth?

Fasting
30 Mar

Yes, you can providing you don’t swallow anything from it

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When to Start Ordering the Young to Fast

Fasting
30 Mar

The young is told to start praying when they are seven year old and they are to be punished for not performing prayer when they ten, according to Sunnah. Does the same rule apply for fasting? The young boy is ordered to fast when he reaches the age of 7 is if he is physically […]

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What is your opinion on the view of one who says that sick people and travellers are obliged to break the fast and make it up later on, and it is not permissible for them to fast,and this means that they should not fast?Actually sheikh im going to India in coming ramdaan and i want to fast and i find that I have the strength to fast during travelling & im not feel any type of hardship, is there anything wrong if im continue fasting during travelling or is it better for me not to fast? pls let me know rulings abt it.

Fasting
30 Mar

This is wrong. If fasting is not hard and doesn’t endanger you, you may fast.

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My mother is sick she can’t fast on the month of ramadan she also have no income to feed poor person to fast for her. so my question is can I give money to my elder brother who has no income also to fast for the sake of our mother?

Fasting
30 Mar

If she doesn’t have money, she is exempted and there isn’t anything for her to do. No one can fast on her behalf.

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I wanted to know if there are any reports or narrations of what Rasulullah (sallahu allayhi wa salam) used to eat for suhoor?

Fasting
30 Mar

I don’t know any specific type of food that the Prophet salla Allahu alaihi wa sallam used to have for suhur.

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Last year in Ramadan, I allowed shaytan to overpower me and I intentionally broke a fast intentionally by masturbating. Now I do not know what to do. Do I offer a kaffara and expiation along wiht making up the fast? Or Do I make up the ‘lost’ fast?

Fasting
30 Mar

You should make up for that day and ask Allah for forgiveness and show Him sincere and deep remorse.

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