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July, 2011

  • 2 July

    Compensating for fasts missed due to illness

    Q: Due to illness a person is unable to fast. How does he compensate for the missed fasts? A: A person who is terminally ill and is unable to fast will compensate by giving fidyah for each missed fast. The amount of fidyah is equal to Sadaqatul fitr. If the …

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  • 2 July

    The obligation of zakaat

    Q: Upon whom is zakaat compulsory? A: Zakaat is compulsory upon every muslim, baaligh, sane, free person who possesses the nisaab amount for an entire lunar year. وشرط افتراضها عقل وبلوغ وإسلام وحرية … وسببه أي سبب افتراضها ملك نصاب حولى نسبة للحول لحولانه عليه قال العلامة ابن عابدين – …

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  • 2 July

    Using a Drip whilst Fasting

    Q: Does the use of a drip whilst fasting nullify the fast? A: Using a drip whilst fasting does not nullify the fast. والمفطر إنما هو الداخل من المنافذ (رد المحتار على در المختار ج2 ص395) وما وصل إلى الجوف أو إلى الدماغ من المخارق الأصلية كالأنف والأذن والدبر بأن استعط …

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  • 2 July

    Masturbating whilst Fasting

    Q: If a person whilst fasting masturbates will the fast break? If so will Qadha as well as Kaffarah become Waajib or only Qadha? A: If one masturbates whilst fasting the fast will be nullified. Only Qadha will be Waajib. NB: It is impermissible for a person to take enjoyment through …

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  • 2 July

    Ejaculating due to Fantasizing or Looking at Pornography whilst Fasting

    Q: If a person whilst fasting ejaculates due to fantasizing or looking at pornography will his fast be nullified? A: Whilst fasting just as it is impermissible to indulge in sexual activities similarly it is impermissible to fantasize about sexual activities. As far as looking at pornography is concerned it …

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