
Important Tips to Make Use of the Best of All Months-II
Fifth: Try to decorate the public places and your house with Ramadan posters and decorations This will please and delight the people in general as well as your children, in addition to spreading the noble principles such as adhering to Hijab, interest in the...
10 Ramadan
10 Ramadan - The French conquered Dumyat during the Ayyubid ruling - 615 A.H. - Death of the Mother of the Believers, Khadeejah may Allah be pleased with her - 3 years before Hijrah - The Death of Imaam ‘Abdullaah ibn Al-Mubaarak, may Allah have mercy upon him, at the age of sixty-three. He was one of the greatest scholars of Islam and authored beneficial books. He was also renowned for his Jihaad in the cause of Allah, frequent marches to battles,...
The ruling on the woman forced to have sexual intercourse during the day of Ramadan
Question: Last Ramadan, I was raped by a work colleague and the sanctity of this day was violated despite my best efforts. So, am I required to offer expiation or just make up for this day? Please advise. Answer: All perfect praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, is His Slave and Messenger. If you were really raped as you mentioned,...
Making up for fast on behalf of a living person
Question I wish that you answer my question. My mother is afflicted with a chronic illness and a Muslim physician has advised her not to fast. Is it permissible for me, her daughter, to observe the missed Ramadan fasts that must be made up on behalf of her on other days or is it necessary to expiate by giving food to indigent people? And how much should the expiation be? Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there...