Question:- I kept a fast with the intention of Qadha. However,I broke the fast accidently by allowing water to enter my throat. I was aware that I was fasting when i drank the water. What is the Kaffarah? Answer:- In the queried scenario, your fast will be invalid and...
Question:- What are the rewards of performing I'tikaaf? Answer:- Nabi Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam mentioned regarding the Mu'takif (the one who performs I'tikaaf): He stays away from sins and good deeds are written for him like one who is doing all good actions. [Ibn...
Question:- If perfume is accidentally inhaled while fasting (where the perfume can be felt/tasted in the throat), does the fast break? Answer:- The Fuqaha have mentioned that one’s fast will not be nullified by unintentionally inhaling perfume. However, if the actual...
Question:- Many women prepare savouries before the start of Ramadaan. Some say that the intention is to have things easy to make, so that the women can spend more time in ibadah, instead of preparing food. I would like to enquire the position of this in relation to...
Question:- I am pregnant at the moment in my second trimester, and need dental work done as I have tooth pain. I originally had an appointment booked earlier in my pregnancy, but was told it was too risky in the first trimester and had two appointments rebooked for...
Question:- If phlegm enters the throat whilst fasting ( as a result of crying), will it invalidate the fast? Answer:- If the phlegm from within the mouth is swallowed, it will not invalidate the fast. [Re: Fataawa Uthmaaniyyah Vol:4 Pg:180] و(قوله: أو دخل أنفه) الأولى...
Question:- I inhaled a little smoke whilst frying a sandwich. I thereafter choked and spat it out. Did this break my fast? Answer:- If smoke or dust enters the throat unintentionally (whilst fasting) the fast will not be nullified, hence in your instance, your fast...
Question:- I am currently keeping my Qadha fast. Whilst making Wudhu at Asr time, I noticed blood in my saliva. What is the condition of my fast? Answer:- If the saliva (which was swallowed) was more in quantity than the blood, then the fast will be valid. On the...