QUESTION: What is the status of the fast if the nose bleeds on awakening because of dry weather, and if phlegm comes out the mouth with a little blood in it? ANSWER: Fundamentally, bleeding of the nose will not nullify one’s fast. Yes, if the blood goes down the nasal...
QUESTION: I heard that it was the practice of Nabi Dawood Alayhis Salaam to fast every alternate day. I wanted to find out how to fast on Mondays and Thursdays as well as every alternate day. Should I fast on: a) Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Monday Or...
QUESTION: Will applying castor oil to the navel while fasting nullify the fast? ANSWER: If the oil is entered into the navel and penetrates through to the stomach, then the fast will be nullified. Hence, it is best not to enter castor oil in the navel while fasting....
QUESTION: Can you combine Qadha and Shawwal fasts? ANSWER: No, you should only make intention of keeping Qadha fast. ومتى نوى شيئين مختلفين متساويين في الوكادة والفريضة، ولا رجحان لأحدهما على الآخر بطلا، ومتى ترجح أحدهما على الآخر ثبت الراجح كذا في محيط السرخسي. فإذا...
QUESTION: Should priority be given to the Nafl fasts of Shawwal before repaying my Qadha fast of Ramadaan, or must I first complete the Qadha fasts of Ramadaan before keeping the Nafl fasts of Shawwwal? ANSWER: It is recorded in the Kitaabs of Fiqh that keeping a Nafl...
QUESTION: A few years back, I was in a Haraam relationship with a non-Muslim girl, We would have intercourse while I was fasting. This happened a few times which I am regretful for what occurred at the time and have changed my ways. May Allah forgive my actions. I...
Question:- A person after vomiting assumed that his fast was nullified and therefore began eating and drinking. Is Kaffarah necessary? Answer:- In the queried scenario, only Qadha is required. There is no Kaffarah. [Re:- Ahsanul Fataawa Pg.443 Vol.4] ALLAH TA'ALA...
QUESTION: A woman became Paak before Sehri, however, she was not completely sure because the days were less than her normal cycle. She made sehri but did not make Niyyah because of uncertainty. Later during the day she realized that she was Paak and remained like a...