Issues relating to Fasting

Fasting includes self-refinement and discipline. It pleases the Lord, provides nourishment for the soul and teaches patience, self-control and appreciation of provisions often taken for granted. But a believer’s objective must be to fulfill his obligation to his Lord, to show servitude to Him, and to obey His command. He fasts only for the acceptance of Allah and His promised reward. This booklet discusses the fast of Ramadhan, other obligatory fasts and the voluntary fasting prescribed in the Sunnah..

This book shows rulings of fasting in addition to its merits and invalidators. He also mentions goals behind fasting and attributes which those fasting should be keen on. He illustrates conditions of fasting and its rulings in some exceptional circumstances as in traveling and illness. He indicates to Battle of Badr took place in Ramadan. He clarifies some acts of worship in Ramadan such as I’tikaf (seclusion in the masjed) and Zakaatul-Fitr (obligatory charity after Ramadan).

In this article, E-Dawah Committee provides Muslims with all details about the month of Ramadan: its beginning, preparing for it, virtues, and benefits along with lots of points.

A question answered by Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed regarding the punishment for breaking the fast in Ramadaan with no excuse.

A question answered by Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed about the ruling of non-Muslim fasting.

A question answered by Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed about making up fasting on behalf of who died after not fasting in Ramadaan due to sickness.

An article in Spanish-language talking about the fourth pillar of Islam which is the fast of Ramadan.

1- An overview about fasting and the month of Ramadan. 2- In the Night of Decree all that will happen till the coming year is decided by God Almighty, therefore making it a night of sincere asking and praying to God. Other acts of worship in Ramadan include seclusion in a mosque, helping the poor and visiting Mecca.

This is a questioned answered by the Permanent Committee regarding, What is the ruling on one who eats or drinks out of forgetfulness during Ramadan?

This is a questioned answered by the Permanent Committee regarding, When exactly must one stop eating and drinking if one is going to fast? Is it the adhaan of Fajr when the muezzin says Allaahu akbar, or what is the exact time? What should I do if the cup is at my mouth and I am drinking and the call to prayer begins?

This is a questioned answered by the Permanent Committee regarding, What is the reason why fasting is prescribed?.