Q&A Library for Fasting & I'kitaaf
| # | Title | Post date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Does swallowing paper nullify the fast? | Wed 16 Sep 2015 |
If a fasting person swallows paper or cotton, is Kaffarah necessary? Kaffarah will not be necessary. Only Qa’dah is required. |
| 2 | 30 days I'tikaaf | Fri 20 May 2016 |
What is the ruling in regards to performing I’tikaaf for the entire duration of Ramadaan? |
| 3 | Nullifying one's I'tikaaf | Fri 20 May 2016 |
If a person observing the Sunnat-e-Mukkada I’tikaaf during the last ten days of Ramadaan had to nullify his I’tikaaf after three days. Is Qa’dha required? |
| 4 | Taking a bath whilst in I'tikaaf | Fri 20 May 2016 |
Can a Mu’takif take a optional bath whilst observing I’tikaaf during the last ten days of Ramadaan? |
| 5 | Mu'takif leaving the Masjid to call the Adhaan | Fri 20 May 2016 |
Can a Mu’takif leave the boundaries of the Masjid to call out the Adhaan? |
| 6 | Mu'takif leaving the Masjid to pass wind | Fri 20 May 2016 |
If a Mu’takif leaves the Masjid boundaries and proceeds to the restroom to pass wind, will I’tikaaf be invalidated? |
| 7 | Inviting people of other localities to perform I'tikaaf | Fri 20 May 2016 |
The people of a particular locality are not willing to sit for I’tikaaf. They normally invite a brother from another locality to sit in their Masjid for I’tikaaf so that they may be absolved of their responsibility. This brother is remunerated for spending the last ten days of Ramadaan in the Masjid. Is this permissible? |
| 8 | Inhaling Agarbatti whilst fasting | Fri 20 May 2016 |
If a person inhales the smoke of Agarbatthi whilst fasting, will his fast be nullified? |
| 9 | Taking vaccinations whilst fasting | Fri 20 May 2016 |
Is it permissible to take a vaccine or injection whilst fasting? |
| 10 | Not fasting due to Safr | Fri 20 May 2016 |
A person undertakes a Shari’ee journey after commencing his fast, however, he is unable to continue fasting due to the nature of the journey. Is this a valid reason to break the fast? |
| 11 | Qa'dah for I'tikaaf that has been nullified | Fri 05 Aug 2016 |
If a person observing the Sunnat-e-Mukkada I’tikaaf during the last ten days of Ramadaan had to nullify his I’tikaaf after three days. Is Qa’dha required? It will be best to make Qa’dha of the complete ten days I’tikaaf after the month of Ramadaan which should be accompanied with the ten fasts. However, this command is not obligatory. A person may suffice by making Qa’dha of the day the I’tikaaf was nullified. |
| 12 | Talking whilst in I'tikaaf | Fri 05 Aug 2016 |
4. Can a Mu’takif greet or talk to someone whilst returning to the Masjid from the restroom? Whilst walking towards the Masjid one may greet another, or discuss something necessary if need be, without coming to a complete stop for these tasks. |
| 13 | Taking Ghusl whilst in I'tikaaf | Fri 05 Aug 2016 |
Can a Mu’takif take a optional bath whilst observing I’tikaaf during the last ten days of Ramadaan? If it is done within the confines of the Masjid, it will be acceptable. If a person goes to relieve himself, then too Ghusl can be completed very quickly before returning to the Masjid. |
| 14 | Calling the Adhaan during I'tikaaf | Fri 05 Aug 2016 |
Can a Mu’takif leave the boundaries of the Masjid to call out the Adhaan? |
| 15 | Passing wind whilst in I'tikaaf | Fri 05 Aug 2016 |
If a Mu’takif leaves the Masjid boundaries and proceeds to the restroom to pass wind, will I’tikaaf be invalidated? I’tikaaf will not be invalidated. |
| 16 | Hiring a person to sit for I'tikaaf so that the community may be absolved of their responsibility | Fri 05 Aug 2016 |
The people of a particular locality are not willing to sit for I’tikaaf. They normally invite a brother from another locality to sit in their Masjid for I’tikaaf so that they may be absolved of their responsibility. This brother is remunerated for spending the last ten days of Ramadaan in the Masjid. Is this permissible? |
| 17 | Eating a few minutes after Sehri | Fri 05 Aug 2016 |
If a person overindulges in eating at Sehri time and eats for an additional two minutes after Subh Saadiq (dawn break), is his fast valid? He should complete his fast for the remainder of the day. After the month Ramadaan a fast should be kept in lieu of this fast. |
| 18 | Qadha/Kaffaarah of Ramadhaan fasts | Mon 01 Oct 2018 |
Question: 1. During Ramadhaan, a husband and wife kissed mouth to mouth for around 5-10 seconds while fasting just before going to sleep after Fajr. They do not know whether there was exchange of saliva or whether any saliva was swallowed. Will kaffaarah / qadha be necessary? |
| 19 | Fidyah for missed fasts | Wed 17 Oct 2018 |
Question: 1. A family member passed away a few years ago and Fidyah of the missed fasts was not discharged. 2. When calculating the amount do i consider the day the fast/Salaat was missed or the day of demise or the day i am discharging the Fidyah? Answer: |
| 20 | Joining Niyyah for Qadh fast and Nafl fast | Wed 17 Oct 2018 |
Question: If i keep a Qadha fast and fast that I plan on keeping as a means of sacrifice for Allah Taáala to help me in getting good marks, will it be fine? Answer: A Qadha fast is kept in place of a fast that was missed during the month of Ramadaan or in place of a Nafl fast that was commenced but one was unable to complete it for some reason. A Qadha fast is thus kept purely for the sake of Allah, with the objective of covering up for the missed fast. |