What is the ruling of fasting during the month of Ramadan?

Fasting during the month Ramadan is an obligatory act of worship imposed by Allah on His servants, as indicated by the Qur’an, the Prophetic Sunnah and the scholarly consensus

Allah said ( interpretation of the meaning ) :

{ O you who have believed, decreed upon you is fasting as it was decreed upon those before you that you may become righteous - }

AL‑BAQARAH (183)

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When to say that Ramadan began ?

The beginning of the month of Ramadan is known either by: Completing the 30 days of the month of Sha`ban Or by seeing the crescent of the month of Ramadan Allah said ( interpretation of the meaning ) : { and [wants] for you to complete the period and to glorify Allah for that [to] which He has guided you; and perhaps you will be gra...

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When must one set his mind to fast during the month of Ramadan?

One must observe the intention for fasting before the fajr. However, if he did not do so, his fasting is invalid.Allah said ( interpretation of the meaning ) : { And eat and drink until the white thread of dawn becomes distinct to you from the black thread [of night]. Then complete the fast until the sunset. } Quran ( 2 : 187 )

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What are the matters that nullify ones fasting?

Having food or drinkwhat substitutes for food or drinkHaving sexual intercourse Masturbating Blood cupping Vomiting intentionally If the woman experienced her monthly period or post natal bleeding Allah said ( interpretation of the meaning ) : { So fear Allah as much as you are able and listen and obey and spend [in the w...

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What is the recommended Iftar meal?

Salman bin 'Amir (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I heard the Prophet ( may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) saying, "When one of you breaks his Saum (fasting), let him break it on dates; if he does not have any, break his fast with water for it is pure."[Abu Dawud].Allah said ( interpretation of the meaning ) : { O you who h...

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What is the ruling of one`s fasting if he heard the Fajr athan while he is in a state of major impurity?

His fasting is valid.' A'isha, may Allah be pleased with her, said, 'I bear witness that the Messenger of Allah, may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, used to get up in the morning in a state of major impurity due to having sexual intercourse, not due to a wet dream, and would then fast for that day.' "Allah said ( interpretation...

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What is the virtue for having Suhur meal?

It is recommended to have the Suhoor meal, it is done by having any simple food or drinkAllah said ( interpretation of the meaning ) : { And eat and drink until the white thread of dawn becomes distinct to you from the black thread [of night]. } Quran ( 2 : 187 )

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What is the ruling of fasting during the month of Ramadan?