Scholarly answers to contemporary and classical questions, grounded in the Islamic tradition.
My student Subaida, a well-known activist in Kerala, asked me the following: Salam Sheikh, I’ve heard that we cannot fast on Friday or Saturday alone. It should be combined with Thursday if it’s Friday, or with Sunday if it’s Saturday.…
Dr Imran Akram from USA asked following question: Assalamoalaykum and Ramadan Mubarak Shaykh, I hope you are doing well. I wanted to want to hear your thoughts on iftars in the masjid? Our Masjid spends close to $5000 every day…
Some people have claimed that it is necessary for the menstruating woman to fast, and she has no exemption not to fast unless she is travelling or unwell. They claim there is no evidence to prevent her from fasting.
In the name of Allah, the All-beneficent, the All-merciful
Q: Can women who missed some days of their their fasting in Ramadan due to menstruation or post-natal bleeding combine the intention of making up the missed days of fasting in Ramadan with the commended six days fasting in Shawwal?