06 Ramadan
6 Ramadan Death of Hammaad Ibn Zayd , the great Muslim scholar of Hadeeth. ...
The ruling on the woman forced to have sexual intercourse during the day of Ramadan
Question: Last Ramadan, I was raped by a work colleague and the sanctity of this day was violated despite my best efforts. So, am I required to offer expiation or just make up for this day? Please advise. Answer: All perfect praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, is His Slave and Messenger. If you were really raped as you mentioned,...
When to pay the ransom for missed fasting days
Question: I am sick and the doctor has advised me not to fast because fasting is dangerous to my health. I have some questions: - Is it permissible for me to pay the expiation (for not fasting) for the whole month in one go at the beginning of Ramadan? - Is it permissible to give the whole expiation to a single person or it should be given to several people? If I give the expiation to a poor family consisting of four persons, will this family...
Breaking fasting due to unbearable difficulty or inability to work
Question: I work in Spain in the field of construction, which is one of the most difficult fields of work. We work in high temperatures and I consume about nine liters of water a day. I therefore believe that I will not be able to fast in Ramadan. Is it permissible for me not to fast? I want you to provide me with the answer taking the following factors into consideration: - It is very difficult for me to find another job. - I need money during...