By Editorial Satff Fasting is the fourth pillar of Islam. Fasting purifies a Muslim’s body and soul. Fasting trains Muslims on how to be patient. Fasting teaches Muslims self-discipline and self-control. Fasting gets Muslims closer to God (Allah the Almighty). Fasting teaches Muslims how to be God-Conscious. About fasting and it is obligation on Muslims, […]
Is it permissible to postpone fasting during Ramadan this year and when one is safe from Coronavirus (COVID-19), one would fast for thirty days?
The subject of fasting in Christianity is very difficult to discuss, simply because Christianity as a whole is very short on religious laws. Fasting in Christianity seems to have evolved with time and is affected by social, political, and economic factors.
Ramadan becomes a time when Muslims re-commit themselves to what they believe. It is a time when they re-establish that firm bond with their Creator that can only be achieved by prayer. It is, in fact, a time to turn back to Allah.
The article stresses that Ramadan is a great opportunity for lasting change as fasting is an effective remedy for many of the common harmful daily habits.
Question: When does one stop eating during sahur (pre-dawn meal)? When does one start eating after fasting? During sahur, if one hears the Adhan but still has a piece of food in his hand, is he allowed to finish it? Answer: In his response to the question, Sheikh Ahmad Kutty, a senior lecturer and Islamic scholar […]
Enjoy watching this video by Dr. Bilal Philips to know more about the spiritual as well as the physical impacts of fasting in Ramadan.
Ramadan is the month of Mercy, when God sends His mercy and compassion upon His servants.
When the month of Ramadan comes, the gates of mercy are opened.” (Muslim)
The article sheds light on the cases in which the Muslim is allowed not to observe fasting in the blessed month of Ramadan.
Fasting person should observe all type of obligatory tasks. He should keep away from prohibited matters. He should perform five times prayers in due time in congregation.