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Does inhaling steam when having a shower break the Fast?
During ghusl, if someone inhales the steam of hot water in the state of fasting, will his fast become invalid from this?
I can’t Fast due to Diabetes, do I give fidyah?
If there is such a diabetic person who can not fast, can he give fidyah for his fasts because this time round Ramadān is in the summer, and fasting is not possible and someone who has this illness…
What are the proofs for 20 rakaat Tarawih prayer?
Are there any Ahaadith that prove the authenticity of performing 20 rakaat for Salat ut Taraaweeh? A Shia asked me this question and (he) said that I used to pray 20 rakaat Salat ut Taraaweeh however…
Does a Husband have the right to stop his Wife’s family from indulging in sin?
Zaid married Sarah, and there has started some anti-Shariah trend in Sarah’s family lately. Does Zaid hold the right to stop Sarah’s family from indulging in anti-Shariah activities or alternatively,…
Is the Asian wedding custom of applying Haldi (Tumeric) on the Groom permissible?
Is the Asian custom of rubbing haldi (turmeric) over the groom’s body on the ‘Mehndi night’ permissible?
Can I pray Witr behind the Imam if I didn’t pray Isha behind him?
If one missed the jama’at (congregation prayer) of Isha, is he allowed to join the jama’at of Witr?
Some food/drink came up my throat which I swallowed, is my Fast still valid?
Will it invalidate the fast if the food or drink comes up when one burps and then goes back to the stomach by itself?
What is the actual meaning of Sawm (Fasting)?
Some people say that fasting means to stop/refrain. Is this correct and what is its definition?
What is the ruling on using eye drops, ear drops and nose drops when Fasting?
Is it permissible to use eye drops; ear drops or nose drops whilst fasting?
Can I miss my Fasts if I have exams?
Can we leave the Fasts if we have exams?
Are there any deeds that are compulsory on the first night of marriage?
Is there any such deed that is compulsory on the first night of marriage?
Does wearing contact lenses soaked in solution nullify the Fast?
Does a fast become invalid from wearing contact lenses? As before wearing them, they are soaked in solution.
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