Sawm (Fasting)

Fasting in Islam, (known as Sawm (صَوْم) or Siyām (صِيَام), also commonly known as Rūzeh or Rōzah (Persian: روزه‎)), is the practice of abstaining, usually from food, drink, smoking, and sexual activity. During the Islamic holy month of Ramadan Sawm is observed between dawn and sunset when the evening adhan is sounded.

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Ramadan . Sawm (Fasting)

Can I still fast on the day of our class trip that is taking place during Ramadan if I will be away from home and unable to be back before the time of Zuhr prayer?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 1 year ago

Bismihi ta'āla

If it is outside the shar'i boundary, then you cannot fast that day.

And Allah knows best

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Husband . Wife . Shaban . Rajab . Sawm (Fasting)

If a husband is fasting but prevents his wife from fasting during Shaban and Rajab, what actions can she take to ensure she still receives the rewards of fasting during these months?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answer updated 1 year ago

Husband can prevent his wife from recommended fasting if her fasting harms his rights as husband on her as his wife. Her intention to fast will definitely brings for her the reward of intending to fast. Her obedience to her husband is another reason for her to get more reward. She can also be busy in remembering Allah (SWT) to get more reward. There are specific recitation to get the reward of fasting for those who can not fast. You can find details in books of Du'a like Mafateeh Al-Jinan.

Wassalam.

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Sister . Anger . Sawm (Fasting)

I got upset with my sister for using our charger, and in anger, I swore not to use it until she was done. However, I ended up using it anyway. Do I need to fast for this?

You need to feed or clothe ten poor believers, and if you can not, then fast three days.

Wassalam.

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Time . Maghrib . Sawm (Fasting) . Adhan . Iftar . Kaffara

Is it correct to break my fast at the time of Adhaan or after I pray Maghrib? If this practice is wrong, do I need to perform any expiation or repeat all my fasts?

It is allowed to break your fast at the time of Adhaan of Maghrib. Although it is recommended to pray before breaking your fast. Recommended is not obligatory. You don’t need to repeat any fast.

Wassalam.

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Ramadan . Sawm (Fasting) . Kaffara

Four years ago, I broke my Ramadan fast intentionally due to extreme thirst from biking in the sun, unaware it was a serious sin. Now that I'm Shia, I’m uncertain about how to address this past action. What steps should I take now?

Deliberate breaking the fast during the Month of Ramadan is a major sin which needs seeking forgiveness (Isteghfaar) as many times as we can as well as Qadha of that fas, with Kaffara of breaking the fast. Kaffara is either fasting two months or feeding sixty poor believers or freeing a slave (Which is not possible now a days).

Feeding sixty poor believers is by offering each of them a meal or 750 grams of food grains like rice or wheat or flour.

Wassalam.

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Ghusl . Qadha . Sin . Salah (Prayers) . Sawm (Fasting)

What are the consequences of engaging in unrepented sinful acts that require Ghusl? Is it mandatory to make up missed prayers and fasts? What should I do if I cannot recall the exact number?

When Ghusl is obligatory for any reason including sinful acts, it remains obligatory till Ghusl is been performed. All Prayers and fasts which were performed with out Ghusl must be made up as Qadha.

If you are not sure about the exact numbers of days or prayers , you must take the number which is confirmed and make it up. Making more days up is a precaution.

Wassalam.

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Muharram . Safar . Sawm (Fasting) . Ziyarat

Is observing a fast mandatory before performing Ziyarah during the months of Muharram and Safar, as mentioned in a book on Ziyarah?

Observing fast is not mandatory just for Ziyarah, unless you have made a Nazr (Vow) to fast.

Wassalam.

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Sawm (Fasting) . Kaffara

Do I have to redo all the fasts I made for my Kaffarahs, for breaking oaths, if they were not done consecutively?

The Kaffara if breaking oath is feeding or clothing ten poor believers but if you can not afford it, then fasting three days.

Wassalam.

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Sacrifice . Sawm (Fasting) . God (Allah)

Will Allah accept your Dua if you make a sacrifice or engage in fasting for a year or 100 days?

Making a sacrifice or fasting or giving charity or supplicating or doing any noble act are very good and it makes the possibility of accepting our Du’a much more , but no one knows when and how Allah (SWT) will Grant us our wish because He Knows all past, present and future. We must submit to the Will of Allah and seek Him Mercy and never suggest on Him our own timings which might be harmful for us. We leave our needs and wishes to Allah (SWT) and request and supplicate to Him to Grant US’s the best which He Knows. No doubt, sincere worship and dedication have an effect on our supplication.

Wassalam.

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Qadha . Sawm (Fasting) . Dhuhr . Meaning . Ramadan

Can you explain this ruling in more detail, “A person who observes a Qadha for the fast of Ramadhan can break his fast before Zuhr”. Does this mean if I keep a Qadha fast, I can open my fast before Zuhr and it will still count?

Bismihi ta'ala

If you are doing qadha' for shahr Ramadhan fasting, you are allowed to terminate your fasting and break-off from it, anytime in the morning, until zawal, or salat dhuhr time.

You are not allowed to break your qadha' fasting anytime after dhuhr. If you do, there is a kaffarah.

This is different to Mustahab fast, where you can break your mustahab fast anytime, before dhuhr, or after dhuhr.

And Allah knows best

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Skin . Ghusl . Salah (Prayers) . Sawm (Fasting)

Is my Ghusul, prayers, and fast still valid if there was a stain on my hand, which I remember being there before performing Ghusul and possibly preventing water from reaching the skin during Ghusul?

If you are sure that the stain preheated water from reaching to your skin, then your Ghusl is invalid. If you are not sure, then there is no harm in your Ghusl.

'Wassalam.

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Air Travel . Sawm (Fasting) . Qasr (Shortened Prayers)

Is the distance traveled for calculating Hadd-e-Tarakhkhus calculated from the end of the town or city centre?

Bismihi ta'ala

It is counted from the end and outside border of the city you live in.

And Allah knows best