Paying Expiation and Not Fasting Due to a Chronic Illness
Answered by Ustadh Salman Younas Question: I have a long term stomach ailment which prevents me from eating properly, the result of which is that I have a very low BMI (approximately 15.9). Also I am...
View ArticleThe Effect of Likening the Wife to the Mother on Marriage
Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: I have a question in relation to my husband making a statement such as “you are like your mother”. The story of Khawla Bin Tha’labah it is narrated that her...
View ArticleExpiatory Fasts: Time of Intention and How Many Are Due
Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: If one makes an intention to offer expiatory fast for a transgression committed in Ramadan is it valid before fajr ? Also, one or two hours before fajr if one...
View ArticleIs Expiation Due for My Oath and Protection from Black Magic
Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: Once I swore that I would not forgive a person unless she asks for forgiveness. I didnt take swear on Allah or the Qur’an. So now should I have to make...
View ArticleDo Any of these Acts Break My Expiation[Kaffara] Fast?
Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: Asalam alaikam I am doing kaffarah (expiation) fast and done one month already but i have a lot of doubts about the validity of my kaffarah and keep worrying...
View ArticleHow Come Some Sins Do not Require Expiation?
Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: Committing certain sins requires the person seeking forgiveness to make expiation. However, other sins merely require sincere repentance. How do I know if a...
View ArticleNot Sure if my Cycle was Finished: Should I Fast Two Months for Expiation...
Answered by Ustadha Shaista Maqbool Question: Hi, I am on my period and today was my 7th day. My cycle usually goes on for 8 days. I woke up in the morning with no sign of period so I decided to fast....
View ArticleShould I Fulfill a Conditional Vow Even If The Condition Has Not Been Fulfilled?
Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: As-salaamu alaikum, Is saying: “if I get such and such I will offer sadaqaah” invalid or even sinful in Islam? If you don’t get such thing shouldn’t you...
View ArticleWhat Should I Do after Having Intercourse While Fasting?
Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: I have broken my fast two times by having a sexual relation. What should I do? Answer: Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, I pray that you are in...
View ArticleWhat Can We Do about Missed Prayers of a Deceased?
Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: Assalamu’alaykum, What is the expiation for missed obligatory prayers If someone passes away and couldn’t make up the missed prayers – can his family members...
View ArticleWhat Intention Should I Have in Expiating a Vow?
Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: Assalam alaykum, A vow was made thus “if I commit such and such a sin I will fast everyday”. I understand that if a person breaks such a vow they can either...
View ArticleHow Many Expiations Do I Have to Perform for Nullifiying Fasts of Ramadan...
Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: Assalam alaykum, If a person has broken fasts of ramadhan over several years due to eating or sexual intercouse and he now would like to expiate for the...
View ArticleHow Should I Repair Missed Fast Due to Illness?
Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: Assalam alaykum, The previous ramadan I have missed 26 fasts due to abdominal pain so I was advised to feed 26 poor people. Should I do this or is there an...
View ArticleShould I Really Restart From the Beginning an Expiation If I Fail to Perform...
Answered by Shaykh Shuaib Ally Question: Assalam alaykum, During Ramadan I broke one fast and I know I need to fast for 60 consecutive days as expiation. I failed. Does that mean I have to start again?...
View ArticleHow Can Someone Too Old to Fast Can Make up Deliberately Missed Fasts During...
Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: As salam alaykum, A lady who is old now and can’t fast anymore had not fasted for years when she was young. Also, when she started fasting, she didn’t make up...
View ArticleCan I Join My Intentions for Expiation and Fulfilling a Vow in the Same Fasts?
Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: As salam alaykum, During my teens, I missed 6 fasts intentionally. I understand that I need to make up these fasts and also fast for 60 consecutive days. More...
View ArticleNot Sure if my Cycle was Finished: Should I Fast Two Months for Expiation...
Answered by Ustadha Shaista Maqbool Question: Hi, I am on my period and today was my 7th day. My cycle usually goes on for 8 days. I woke up in the morning with no sign of period so I decided to fast....
View ArticleShould I Fulfill a Conditional Vow Even If The Condition Has Not Been Fulfilled?
Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: As-salaamu alaikum, Is saying: “if I get such and such I will offer sadaqaah” invalid or even sinful in Islam? If you don’t get such thing shouldn’t you...
View ArticleWhat Should I Do after Having Intercourse While Fasting?
Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: I have broken my fast two times by having a sexual relation. What should I do? Answer: Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, I pray that you are in...
View ArticleWhat Can We Do about Missed Prayers of a Deceased?
Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: Assalamu’alaykum, What is the expiation for missed obligatory prayers If someone passes away and couldn’t make up the missed prayers – can his family members...
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