Question: I read in a book that it has been narrated from the Commander of the Faithful Imam ‘Ali (peace be upon him) that: “Don’t say Ramadhan because, you don’t know what Ramadhan is. Whoever says so must pay charity and must offer an atonement fast.” Is this correct? Answer: The holy month of Ramadhan →
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Difference between ‘Imsak’ and ‘Subh’ time on calendar for fasting?
Question: In my Ramadhan calendar there is a column for ‘Imsak’ time and another one for ‘al-sobh’ prayer. If I drink water after Imsak but before al-sobh time is my fasting void? Answer: I will begin with some clarity to the meaning of ‘Imsak’, which is ‘to refrain from whatever that voids your fasting, such →
Should I stop fasting during pregnancy?
Question: I have a question regarding fasting while pregnant. I am a pregnant lady. Two days ago I started to notice the baby kicking more than usual while I’m fasting, and I’m also feeling hungry and thirsty more than usual (I didn’t feel that way in my other pregnancies while fasting). I am not sure →
28 FAQs on Fasting in Month of Ramadan
Question 1: My daughter is only 9 years old and she is small – she gets very weak. Am I able to decide for her not to fast? As long as there is sound concern- not just merely emotional sympathy- for her health then yes, you can. If she is following Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi and →
I’m sick & unable to fast, what do I do?
Question: I am speaking on behalf of my mother. She still has to fast some days from Ramadan that she missed in the past. She is now chronically sick so she has to take her medicine every day (10 times). During the month of Ramadan she didn’t take her medicines because she felt strong enough →
Can I use the asthma puffer while fasting?
Question: Can I use the asthma puffer while fasting? The asthma puffer is the blue puffer that is used during an asthma attack. Answer: Yes, it is permissible. For more info. on Fasting: 28 FAQs on Fasting in Month of Ramadan Answered by: Sheikh Mansour Leghaei →