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Ramadan & Fasting
Show all fatawaDoes 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…
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?
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.
Does putting the shimla of my imamah in my mouth break the Fast?
I placed the shimlah (tail-end) of my Imamah (turban) in my mouth, then took it out, has this caused my Fast to be nullified?
I can taste blood down my throat, is my Fast valid?
What do the scholars of Islam and the Jurists of the Sacred Law say in the query that I (the questioner) have been afflicted with an illness due to which my throat bleeds and sometimes I can taste the…
When on a plane journey, when should we open our Fast?
If someone is on a plane journey, according to what time should he do iftar?
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