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Ramadan & Fasting
[Q-ID0478] Does inhaling steam when having a shower break the Fast?
بسم اللہ الرحمن الرحیم الجواب بعون الملک الوھاب اللھم ھدایۃ الحق والصواب The ruling of this is the same ruling which is of smoke and of dust, that if someone purposely inhales…
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[Q-ID0477] I can’t Fast due to Diabetes, do I give fidyah?
بسم اللہ الرحمن الرحیم الجواب بعون الملک الوھاب اللھم ھدایۃ الحق والصواب If a diabetic person truly can’t keep the fasts of Ramadān, such that the illness worsens from…
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[Q-ID0476] What are the proofs for 20 rakaat Tarawih prayer?
بسم اللہ الرحمن الرحیم الجواب بعون الملک الوھاب اللھم ھدایۃ الحق والصواب Imam Tabaraani has reported in his book Mu’jam Al-Kabeer and Imam Bayhaqi has reported in his book As Sunan…
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[Q-ID0475] Does a Husband have the right to stop his Wife’s family from indulging in sin?
بسم اللہ الرحمن الرحیم الجواب بعون الملک الوھاب اللھم ھدایۃ الحق والصواب If your opinion is heard then it is necessary (wajib) upon you to try and stop them from committing these…
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[Q-ID0474] Is the Asian wedding custom of applying Haldi (Tumeric) on the Groom permissible?
بسم اللہ الرحمن الرحیم الجواب بعون الملک الوھاب اللھم ھدایۃ الحق والصواب If the groom himself rubs turmeric over his body for some health benefits then it is totally permissible.…
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[Q-ID0473] Can I pray Witr behind the Imam if I didn’t pray Isha behind him?
بسم اللہ الرحمن الرحیم الجواب بعون الملک الوھاب اللھم ھدایۃ الحق والصواب If one performed Isha salaah alone meaning he did not perform it with the jama’at, then he should perform…
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[Q-ID0472] Some food/drink came up my throat which I swallowed, is my Fast still valid?
بسم اللہ الرحمن الرحیم الجواب بعون الملک الوھاب اللھم ھدایۃ الحق والصواب The fast will not become invalid in this situation because if one vomits naturally and it’s not a mouthful…
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[Q-ID0471] What is the actual meaning of Sawm (Fasting)?
بسم اللہ الرحمن الرحیم الجواب بعون الملک الوھاب اللھم ھدایۃ الحق والصواب Yes! The literal meaning of صوم is: الْاِمْسَاکُ وَالْکَفُ عَن الشَیئِ To abstain and to restrain from…
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[Q-ID0470] What is the ruling on using eye drops, ear drops and nose drops when Fasting?
بسم اللہ الرحمن الرحیم الجواب بعون الملک الوھاب اللھم ھدایۃ الحق والصواب It is impermissible to use eye drops or nasal drops whilst fasting. According to new research and the…
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[Q-ID0469] Can I miss my Fasts if I have exams?
الجواب بعون اللك الوهاب،اللهم هدايةالحق و الصواب The compulsory fasts of Ramadan cannot be missed due to exams. Furthermore, it would be incorrect to infer from this that Islam…
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[Q-ID0468] Are there any deeds that are compulsory on the first night of marriage?
بسم اللہ الرحمن الرحیم الجواب بعون الملک الوھاب اللھم ھدایۃ الحق والصواب According to my knowledge there is no such deed that is to be performed on the first night of marriage…
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[Q-ID0467] Does wearing contact lenses soaked in solution nullify the Fast?
بسم اللہ الرحمن الرحیم الجواب بعون الملک الوھاب اللھم ھدایۃ الحق والصواب There is only permission for wearing contact lenses which are soaked in solution when the liquid, meaning,…
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