Expiation for the missed fast of the pregnant woman
Question: If a sister was pregnant and her fasting in the month of Ramadan was limited due to her state and she was unable to make up the fast before the next Ramadan, she would have to provide food to one needy person. My question: Is it provided from her money (she doesn’t work for a living but has some money in a personal account) as it was her fast that wasn’t completed? Or is it from her husband’s money as he is considered the provider...
Special Virtues of the Night of Decree
Allah The Almighty has attached a special value to the Laylat Al-Qadr, and has given this night special characteristics which make it unique, such as: It is the night on which the Quran was sent down. Ibn ‘Abbaas, may Allah be pleased with him, said,...
Beware of Stumbling on the Path to Forgiveness
A believer who expects the forgiveness of Allah The Almighty should know that by no means could this forgiveness be attained by sleep, hesitation and laziness. Forgiveness can only be attained by doing efforts befitting it. Allah The Almighty accepts even a small...
Women’s worship during Ramadan – II
Feeding others during Ramadan: ‘Abdullah bin Salaam, may Allaah be pleased with him, reported: “I heard the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, saying: “O people, exchange greetings of Salaam (i.e., say: As-Salaamu `Alaykum to one...