Category Fasting

This category explains Fasting ( Sawm ), its rulings and conditions in Islam.

A Day in Ramadan with the Prophet

Just as Muslims are required to pray how he prayed, fast how he fasted, and turn to their Creator with utmost sincerity and devotion, they are instructed to make it their life’s endeavor to live as he lived, emulating him in each and every facet of their humanly existence.

The Secret of Fasting in Ramadan

Fasting is not purely intended for deprivation of food and drink and lawful sexual relations. In fact, fasting serves other purposes as well, such as uplifting the spirit of a fasting believer and giving him or her self-restraint and control over vain desires. To know more about the secrets of fasting, watch this lecture by Sheikh Yasir Birjas.

Ramadan Health Guide

This booklet is aimed at helping you understand the health issues related to fasting, so that you are able to make more informed choices, minimise complications and maximise the benefit of your fast. The booklet will: guide you through physiological changes that occur when you are fasting; give examples of beneficial and harmful foods during […]

The Prophet in Ramadan

It was Muhammad (peace and blessings of God be upon him) who made us raise our eyes from the dust beneath to view the glory of the starry heavens above. It was Muhammad who led us from the depths of darkness to the grandeur of the light of God.