Nullifying Factors

Swallowing food particles whilst fasting

Question:- I have a broken tooth at the back of my mouth. At times, food particles get stuck in the cavity. Should I have it filled? Will it affect the validity of my fast in anyway? Answer:- If a food particle stuck in the broken tooth was swallowed, then the fast...

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Experiencing a wet dream whilst fasting

Question:- What if we have a wet dream in Ramadan? Does our fast break? Do we repeat our fast? What is the ruling? Answer:- A wet dream does not nullify one’s fast. Hence, there is no need to repeat the fast if one experiences a wet dream. فان نام فاحتلم لم يفطر لقوله...

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Masturbating whilst fasting

Question:- If one masturbated while fasting in Ramadhan, is the fast broken? If so, how does one make amends for the broken fasts? Answer:-  Yes, the fast will be broken. He will be required to make only Qadhaa of the fast after Ramadaan. He should sincerely repent...

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Masturbating whilst fasting

Question:- if a person masturbated and continued to fast, would he make Qadhaa only, or Qadhaa and Kaffarah? If one can not recall if masturbation 100% occurred while fasting in the past, or if he was just aroused, should he keep a Qadhaa fast just in case? Answer:-...

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Method of gargling whilst fasting

Question:- How should the Fardh Ghusl be completed when one is fasting (particularly the gargling of the mouth and passing water deep in the nose) as there there is a risk of water accidentally entering the throat. If one rinses the mouth and puts water into the nose...

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Swallowing one’s tears whilst fasting

Question:- If during the last few minutes before Iftaar, tears unintentionally went down the throat (as in the person could taste saltiness), will the fast be valid? What should a person think about while reciting during Taraweeh in order to enhance concentration?...

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Laughing in Salaah

Question:- If a person is reading Taraweeh Salaah and laughs in such a manner that it is only heard by him, but his laughter is a result of not being able to keep the laugh in, so it is as though he is just 'sighing' very softly. It is known to him that the sound...

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