Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is intention in the heart sufficient for making up missed Ramadan fasts? Shaykh Irshaad Sedick discusses whether a heartfelt intention is enough to make up missed Ramadan fasts. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several […]

Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question During Ramadan, I accidentally swallowed something while showering, thinking it was mucus but realizing it could have been water. Does this affect my fast? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, Most Merciful, I pray this finds you in the best of states. No, your fast has […]

Answered by Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question Is it valid to perform i‘tikaf (spiritual retreat) in a prayer space that does not fulfill the conditions of a mosque? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all worlds. Peace and blessings be […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is there a hadith prohibiting fasting before Ramadan? Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat explained the guidelines surrounding fasting just before Ramadan. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more under notable scholars […]