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O you who believe, Sawm is prescribed for you…..so that you may be pious [2:183]
2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE MONTH OF RAMADHAN The month of Ramadhan is the holiest month in the Islamic Calendar. The complete Holy Qur’an was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (S) during this Holy month. Allah forgives us if we ask for forgiveness. In this month is the night of Qadr, which is better than a 1000 months. Duas are easily accepted.
REASONS FOR FASTING IT IS WAJIB
Realisation of how poor people or the unfortunate suffer
THE HOLY PROPHET (S) HAS ADVISED THAT WE SHOULD EAT ENOUGH TO KILL THE HUNGER & NOT MORE
It strengthens our will power against Haraam things
Brings about Unity amongst us
MOONSIGHTING – HOW TO PROVE THE 1ST OF THE MONTH Sighted by a person Satisfaction by one from someone who has seen the moon Similar details of sighting of moon by 2 Adil persons
If 30 days pass from the 1st of the moon of Shaaban/Ramadhan If the moon is seen before noon, that day will be treated as the 1st day of the month A halo (crown of light) around moon goes to show that the new moon appeared the previous night.
Wajib Fasts Fast during the month of Ramadhan. Qadha fast for the month of Ramadhan. Fast becoming wajib on account of Kaffara. When a father dies, it is wajib on the eldest son to fast his Qadha fasts. Fast broken or left out intentionally.
Makruh Fast 10th of Muharram (Ashura Day)
Haraam Fasts Eid-ul-Fitr Eid-ul-Hajj A fast kept despite illness.
IT IS SUNNAT TO FAST EVERYDAY, HOWEVER CERTAIN DAYS ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. 1st, 3rd and 7th day of Muharram
17th Rabiul Awwal
25th & 29th Zilqad
1st day - 9th Zilhajj
4th - 9th Shawwal
18th of Zilhajj Eid-e-Ghadeer
First and last Thursday of every month
15th Jamadiul Awwal
27th Rajab
24th of Zilhajj Eid-e-Mubahela
1st Wednesday after the 10th of every month
ALL or as many days of Rajab and Shaban
Day of Nawroz (21st March)
13th, 14th and 15th of every Lunar month
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CONDITIONS OF FASTING Sanity Should be a Muslim and follow Islamic laws Not in danger of illness by fasting. Not a traveller. Niyyat – MOST IMPORTANT There is no need to utter it "Qurbatan ilallah“ for the pleasure of Allah must be in mind Niyyat made for the whole month together on the eve of the 1st of Ramadhan OR Individually on the eve of each day. If you choose to do Niyyat for the whole month together, then if you miss a fast for any reason in between, you will be required to do Niyyat again.
SAUM IS AN ACT OF WORSHIP. ITS MAIN AIM IS TO STAY AWAY FROM FORBIDDEN THINGS SO AS TO EARN "THE PLEASURE OF ALLAH BY OBEYING HIM."
THINGS THAT INVALIDATE A FAST IF DONE ON PURPOSE Eating and drinking Saying false things about Allah, Prophet (S) or the successors of the Holy Prophet (S) Making dust reach one's throat Vomiting intentionally
THINGS THAT ARE MAKRUH WHEN FASTING
Using eye drops or Surma, etc if its taste or smell can be felt in the throat
Tooth extraction or any other action which will cause you to bleed
Putting water or using any kind of mouthwash unnecessarily
Actions which would make you physically weak e.g. donating blood
Inhaling snuff and smelling fragrance from herbs and flowers
A wet tooth brush for brushing
THE ABOVE 6 THINGS DO NOT BREAK YOUR FAST IF YOU DO THEM BUT IT IS BETTER IF YOU DO NOT DO THEM.
PEOPLE EXEMPTED FROM FASTING NO QADHA TO GIVE
HAVE TO GIVE QADHA AFTER THE CONDITON HAS PASSED
ELDERLY ILL PERSON
NURSING MOTHER
PAY FIDYA ONLY PAY FIDYA AS WELL
FIDYAH IS ONE *MUDD I.E. 3/4 KG OF FOOD PREFERENCE GIVEN TO WHEAT OR BARLEY
PREGNANT WOMAN
KAFFARA The Kaffara for each fast is: To free a slave; OR To fast for 60 days; OR To feed 60 poor to their fill or give 1 mudd* to each poor person
IF A PERSON BREAKS HIS FAST BY A HARAAM ACTS S/HE WILL HAVE TO GIVE ALL 3 KAFFARA TOGETHER IT IS A GREAT SIN TO EAT OR DRINK DURING THE DAYS OF HOLY RAMADHAN, OR DELIBERATELY COMMIT ACTS WHICH BREAK THE FAST WITHOUT A JUSTIFIABLE REASON. ANYONE WHO LEAVES OUT A FAST PURPOSELY HAS TO GIVE QADHA AS WELL AS KAFFARA
QADHA FASTS – WHEN TO KEEP? ONE MUST KEEP A QADHA FAST WHEN ONE BREAKS A FAST BEFORE / AFTER FAST TIMING
QADHA FAST NOT NECESSARY FOR AN ILL PERSON WHO DIES BEFORE THE END OF THE HOLY MONTH
QADHA FAST HAS TO BE KEPT IF ONE BREAKS FAST DUE TO DANGER TO ONE’S LIFE
UNBELIEVER WILL NOT KEEP FASTS THAT WERE MISSED WHEN ONE WAS AN UNBELIEVER
MUSLIM WILL KEEP QADHA FASTS MISSED WHEN ONE WAS UNBELIEVER
SANE PERSON WILL NOT KEEP FASTS THAT WERE MISSED WHEN INSANE
QADHA FAST HAS TO BE KEPT IF ONE SWALLOWS WATER PUT IN MOUTH TO FEEL COOL
ELDEST SON WILL KEEP QADHA FASTS OF HIS FATHER WHEN THE FATHER PASSES AWAY
FASTING WHEN TRAVELLING YOU WILL NOT FAST IF YOU TRAVEL BEFORE DHOHR TIME BUT YOU WILL FAST IF YOU TRAVEL AFTER DHOHR TIME
FAST WILL BE BROKEN WHEN ONE CROSSES HOME BOUNDARY
YOU MUST NOT FAST ON THE DAY OF TRAVEL
A PERSON WHOSE JOB IS TO TRAVEL WILL FAST E.G. PILOT
YOU WILL NOT FAST AT A PLACE WHERE YOU RECITE QASR SALAAH
YOU WILL FAST ON THE DAY YOU REACH HOME BEFORE DHOHR TIME BUT YOU WILL NOT FAST ON THE DAY YOU REACH HOME AFTER DHOHR TIME
2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE MONTH OF RAMADHAN The month of Ramadhan is the holiest month in the Islamic Calendar. The complete Holy Qur’an was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (S) during this Holy month. Allah forgives us if we ask for forgiveness. In this month is the night of Qadr, which is better than a 1000 months. Duas are easily accepted.
REASONS FOR FASTING IT IS WAJIB
Realisation of how poor people or the unfortunate suffer
THE HOLY PROPHET (S) HAS ADVISED THAT WE SHOULD EAT ENOUGH TO KILL THE HUNGER & NOT MORE
It strengthens our will power against Haraam things
Brings about Unity amongst us
MOONSIGHTING – HOW TO PROVE THE 1ST OF THE MONTH Sighted by a person Satisfaction by one from someone who has seen the moon Similar details of sighting of moon by 2 Adil persons
If 30 days pass from the 1st of the moon of Shaaban/Ramadhan If the moon is seen before noon, that day will be treated as the 1st day of the month A halo (crown of light) around moon goes to show that the new moon appeared the previous night.
Wajib Fasts Fast during the month of Ramadhan. Qadha fast for the month of Ramadhan. Fast becoming wajib on account of Kaffara. When a father dies, it is wajib on the eldest son to fast his Qadha fasts. Fast broken or left out intentionally.
Makruh Fast 10th of Muharram (Ashura Day)
Haraam Fasts Eid-ul-Fitr Eid-ul-Hajj A fast kept despite illness.
IT IS SUNNAT TO FAST EVERYDAY, HOWEVER CERTAIN DAYS ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. 1st, 3rd and 7th day of Muharram
17th Rabiul Awwal
25th & 29th Zilqad
1st day - 9th Zilhajj
4th - 9th Shawwal
18th of Zilhajj Eid-e-Ghadeer
First and last Thursday of every month
15th Jamadiul Awwal
27th Rajab
24th of Zilhajj Eid-e-Mubahela
1st Wednesday after the 10th of every month
ALL or as many days of Rajab and Shaban
Day of Nawroz (21st March)
13th, 14th and 15th of every Lunar month
Muharram
Rabiul Akher
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CONDITIONS OF FASTING Sanity Should be a Muslim and follow Islamic laws Not in danger of illness by fasting. Not a traveller. Niyyat – MOST IMPORTANT There is no need to utter it "Qurbatan ilallah“ for the pleasure of Allah must be in mind Niyyat made for the whole month together on the eve of the 1st of Ramadhan OR Individually on the eve of each day. If you choose to do Niyyat for the whole month together, then if you miss a fast for any reason in between, you will be required to do Niyyat again.
SAUM IS AN ACT OF WORSHIP. ITS MAIN AIM IS TO STAY AWAY FROM FORBIDDEN THINGS SO AS TO EARN "THE PLEASURE OF ALLAH BY OBEYING HIM."
THINGS THAT INVALIDATE A FAST IF DONE ON PURPOSE Eating and drinking Saying false things about Allah, Prophet (S) or the successors of the Holy Prophet (S) Making dust reach one's throat Vomiting intentionally
THINGS THAT ARE MAKRUH WHEN FASTING
Using eye drops or Surma, etc if its taste or smell can be felt in the throat
Tooth extraction or any other action which will cause you to bleed
Putting water or using any kind of mouthwash unnecessarily
Actions which would make you physically weak e.g. donating blood
Inhaling snuff and smelling fragrance from herbs and flowers
A wet tooth brush for brushing
THE ABOVE 6 THINGS DO NOT BREAK YOUR FAST IF YOU DO THEM BUT IT IS BETTER IF YOU DO NOT DO THEM.
PEOPLE EXEMPTED FROM FASTING NO QADHA TO GIVE
HAVE TO GIVE QADHA AFTER THE CONDITON HAS PASSED
ELDERLY ILL PERSON
NURSING MOTHER
PAY FIDYA ONLY PAY FIDYA AS WELL
FIDYAH IS ONE *MUDD I.E. 3/4 KG OF FOOD PREFERENCE GIVEN TO WHEAT OR BARLEY
PREGNANT WOMAN
KAFFARA The Kaffara for each fast is: To free a slave; OR To fast for 60 days; OR To feed 60 poor to their fill or give 1 mudd* to each poor person
IF A PERSON BREAKS HIS FAST BY A HARAAM ACTS S/HE WILL HAVE TO GIVE ALL 3 KAFFARA TOGETHER IT IS A GREAT SIN TO EAT OR DRINK DURING THE DAYS OF HOLY RAMADHAN, OR DELIBERATELY COMMIT ACTS WHICH BREAK THE FAST WITHOUT A JUSTIFIABLE REASON. ANYONE WHO LEAVES OUT A FAST PURPOSELY HAS TO GIVE QADHA AS WELL AS KAFFARA
QADHA FASTS – WHEN TO KEEP? ONE MUST KEEP A QADHA FAST WHEN ONE BREAKS A FAST BEFORE / AFTER FAST TIMING
QADHA FAST NOT NECESSARY FOR AN ILL PERSON WHO DIES BEFORE THE END OF THE HOLY MONTH
QADHA FAST HAS TO BE KEPT IF ONE BREAKS FAST DUE TO DANGER TO ONE’S LIFE
UNBELIEVER WILL NOT KEEP FASTS THAT WERE MISSED WHEN ONE WAS AN UNBELIEVER
MUSLIM WILL KEEP QADHA FASTS MISSED WHEN ONE WAS UNBELIEVER
SANE PERSON WILL NOT KEEP FASTS THAT WERE MISSED WHEN INSANE
QADHA FAST HAS TO BE KEPT IF ONE SWALLOWS WATER PUT IN MOUTH TO FEEL COOL
ELDEST SON WILL KEEP QADHA FASTS OF HIS FATHER WHEN THE FATHER PASSES AWAY
FASTING WHEN TRAVELLING YOU WILL NOT FAST IF YOU TRAVEL BEFORE DHOHR TIME BUT YOU WILL FAST IF YOU TRAVEL AFTER DHOHR TIME
FAST WILL BE BROKEN WHEN ONE CROSSES HOME BOUNDARY
YOU MUST NOT FAST ON THE DAY OF TRAVEL
A PERSON WHOSE JOB IS TO TRAVEL WILL FAST E.G. PILOT
YOU WILL NOT FAST AT A PLACE WHERE YOU RECITE QASR SALAAH
YOU WILL FAST ON THE DAY YOU REACH HOME BEFORE DHOHR TIME BUT YOU WILL NOT FAST ON THE DAY YOU REACH HOME AFTER DHOHR TIME
