Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I could not fast since the age of 15 due to a kidney condition requiring continuous water intake. Two years ago, my kidney stopped functioning completely, and I no longer needed to drink water continuously. As a dialysis patient, my doctor recently confirmed that fasting is now possible for […]

Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question What is the reason behind the unique atmosphere in the month of Ramadan that helps Muslims prioritize acts of goodness, charity, and compassion toward others? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all worlds. Peace and […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I am a dental student with a hectic schedule, including long classes and a night clinic. I also have hypertension, migraines, and a tendency to faint. For Ramadan, can I skip fasting on these demanding days and make them up later if I fear becoming ill? Answer In the Name […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible for a fasting spouse to engage in sexual touching with a non-fasting spouse in the Shafi’i school, and does the ruling differ between a fard qada fast and a sunnah fast? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. In the Shafi‘i School, engaging […]