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What is I'tikāf? Why Is It Done?

What is I’tikāf? Why Is It Done? by Shaykh al-Hadith Hadhrat Maulana Abdul Raheem Hafizahullah I’tikāf means seclusion. There are countless benefits to seclusion, which is why even the prophets would abandon all worldly affairs to sit alone contemplating upon the favours of Allāh, remembering Allāh the Exalted, glorifying Him, and praising Him. Musa (alayhi-salām) […]

Can I use Nicotine Patches during my fast?

If a smoker uses nicotine patches, the fast will not break. This is clear, because they are applied to the skin and there is no direct penetration to the stomach or the brain. Extracted from A Gift for Ramadhan, Page 75. A Gift For Ramadhan – New 3rd Revised Edition

Are Injections allowed when fasting?

Hadhrat Muftī Shafī Sahib R.A has written a detailed Fatwā with regards to injections. The Fatwā was then attested, by the likes of Hadhrat Maulānā Hussain Ahmed Madanī R.A and Hadhrat Maulānā Ashraf Alī Thānwī R.A. The reality is that whatever is inserted into the body through injection, travels through the veins before it reaches […]

Can Dialysis be carried out when fasting?

If someone went for dialysis during Ramadhān, then one has to remember that this only cleans the blood, flushes the kidneys and nothing reaches the stomach or the brain. Therefore, dialysis itself will not break the fast. However, if one consumed some food or drink after dialysis, the fast will break. أحكام ص 239 If […]

Are Operations allowed during a fast?

If someone had an operation during Ramadhān, if nothing reached inside the stomach or the brain, the fast will be ok. However, if general anaesthetic was administered, then the medicine goes inside. Therefore, the fast will break. Extracted from A Gift for Ramadhan, Page 69. A Gift For Ramadhan – New 3rd Revised Edition

Will Inserting a Catheter break the fast?

If a man was having trouble passing water, and a catheter was inserted into the bladder, will his fast break? Imām Abū Hanīfā R.A and Imām Muhammad R.A are of the opinion that his fast will not break. This is because there is no direct passage between the urethra and the stomach, therefore, the fast […]

Will a Vaginal Examination or Smear Test affect the fast?

A woman who attends for a smear test or vaginal examination whilst fasting. If the mechanical instrument used for the examination, or the hand (in the case of a manual examination) was dry, it would not break the fast. However, if there was some gel on it, or it was withdrawn and reinserted with some […]

Will Masturbation break ones fast?

If someone masturbates whilst fasting, the fast will break. Qadhā will be Wājib, not Kaffārah. Kaffārah not being Fardh is because deriving sexual pleasure is only complete when two parties are involved, so the effect is also lessened when no one else is involved. اذا عالج ذكره بيده حتى أمنى…عامة مشائخنا استحسنو وأفتوا بالفساد. وفى […]

Does Sexual Intercourse break the fast?

Sexual intercourse breaks the fast. Whether ejaculation takes place or not, is irrelevant. Both parties will have to keep Qadhā and give Kaffārah as well. Extracted from A Gift for Ramadhan, Page 63. A Gift For Ramadhan – New 3rd Revised Edition

Is Brushing the Teeth whilst Fasting allowed?

It is Makrūh to brush the teeth with toothpaste, or use mouthwash whilst fasting. This is because of the taste of the paste and because of the risk of something going down the throat. If something did go down the throat, it will break the fast as well. One should use a Miswaak. If the […]

Will Gingivitis (bleeding gums) break the fast?

This is where the gums constantly bleed and sometimes blood goes down the throat, will this break the fast? If one spits the blood out, it will not affect the fast. However, if one swallows it and the blood was more than the saliva or equal to it, the fast will break. If blood was […]

Does Extracting ones Tooth break the fast?

If one’s tooth was loose and it came out or it was extracted smoothly without any bleeding, the fast will not break. However, if it involved bleeding and blood went down the throat, it will break the fast. Qadhā will be necessary. قلت ومن هذا يُعلم من قلع ضرسه فى رمضان ودخل الدم الى جوفه […]

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