1. Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims
  2. Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

97 Questions

Why do the Shia perform the rites of Shab-e-Qadar on 19 Ramazan? Aren't the possible nights meant to be in the last 10 days and therefore be one of 21, 23, 25, 27, or 29th night?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

We are following the authentic narrations from the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) in every religious matter including this matter. The authentic narrations mentioned three nights; 19th and 21st and 23rd.

Wassalam.
Is it possible to use the extra Rozas that one may have completed earlier in the year if they miss some in the current Ramadhan?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

No. Fasting of the Month of Ramadhan can not be replaced by any other fast. If you miss fasting in the month of ~Ramadhan due to traveling or illness, you must make it up as Qadha after the month of Ramadhan.

Wassalam.
Are Taraveeh and Tahajjud the same thing or are they different prayers? Can you do both during Ramadan?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Tahajjud is a great recommended worship for every night of the whole year. It is also called Salat Al-Layl or Namaz Shab. It is performed individually and not with congregation. Umar Ibn al-Khattab ordered during his government to pray Tahajjud with congregation which was then called Taraweeh.

Taraweeh is a Bid'ah which was never practiced by the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) but was initiated by Omar Ibn al-Khattab in year 14 after Hijra.

Wassalam.
If someone was recovering from an eating disorder, how could they participate in Ramadan if it could be harmful to their mental and physical health?
Seyed Ali Shobayri

Bismillah, 

Asalamu Alaykom, 

One should see a specialist and doctor (preferably Muslim) to determine whether fasting could be truly harmful for them after recovering. If it was ruled to be harmful and you yourself know it that can harm you, then it’s possible for you to be exempted until your state improves. 

May Allah give you success