Question: In light of the wide spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the closing of places of worship, it is permissible to observe itikaf (mosque retreat) at home? Answer: Answering your question, Sheikh Mustafa Umar, President of California Islamic University, states: Itikaf is to seclude yourself inside a mosque and focus on worshipping Allah without normal distractions […]
Fasting should not be seen as an objective in itself, but as a powerful means for fulfilling the Islamic purpose in human life and society. Ramadan is a springboard which energizes Muslims for the rest of the year.
The last ten nights of Ramadan are very special. These are the nights that Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) would spend in constant worship.
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Watch this video by Sheikh Yasir Qadhi to know the required things for a Muslim after the elapse of Ramadan and some tips to keep its values in progress.
Fasting six days of the month of Shawwal is mentioned in a Prophetic hadith. Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “Whosoever fasted in Ramadan and then followed up with six fasting days of Shawwal, it is like fasting every day.” (Muslim)
In light of the COVID-19 lockdown, how should Muslims offer the Eid prayer? Shedding more light on the question at hand, we would like to quote the following statement:
What is the ruling regarding performing Eid prayer at home due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic? The AMJA’s Resident Fatwa Committee states..