What is the ruling in regards to performing I’tikaaf for the entire duration of Ramadaan?
Observing I’tikaaf during the last ten days of Ramadaan is Sunnat-e-Muakkada Alal Kifaaya. However, the act of observing I’tikaaf for the complete duration of Ramadaan in search of Lailatul Qadr is also proven from Rasulullah Salallahu Alaihi Wasallam, hence if a person sits in I’tikaaf for the entire duration of Ramadaan, he will be rewarded. It will not be considered a Bid’at.
Re:- Fataawa Mahmoodiyya pg.255 vol.15

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.
Re:- Fataawa Mahmoodiyya pg.277 vol.15

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.
Re:- Fataawa Mahmoodiyya pg.285 vol.15

If a person inhales the smoke of Agarbatthi whilst fasting, will his fast be nullified?
If any scent or bad odour enters the nose whether intentionally or unintentionally, it does not nullify the fast. This ruling applies to all forms of scents, medication, etc. However, if a person burns incense sticks and intentionally takes the smoke into the throat, the fast will be nullified.
Re:- Fataawa Mahmoodiyya pg.169 vol.15

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?
If a person will experience difficulty by continuing with the fast, he may break the fast.
Re:- Fataawa Mahmoodiyya pg.221 vol.15

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.

Can a Mu’takif leave the boundaries of the Masjid to call out the Adhaan?
There is permissibility for the Muazzin to call the Adhaan.

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?

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?

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.