Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question Does lip balm on lips break one’s fast? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and blessings and peace be upon our master Muhammad, his Family, and all his Companions. Lip Balm It is a compound made of oily, waxy, moisturizing, flavored, colored, and medicinal […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  I came across information on a Shafi‘i website regarding the basics of fasting, stating that if one inserts a stick to clean the inside of the ears, it nullifies the fast. Consequently, I have a question about inserting my finger into my nose for cleaning purposes. Do they specifically […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question How does one make up previous years’ fast? Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat explains how to make up missed fasts from previous years. 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 […]

Answered by Shaykh Dr. Bassem Itani Question What is the ruling on fasting for someone who finds himself in a state of major impurity (junub) due to sexual intercourse or a wet dream when the time for Fajr (dawn) begins? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and blessings and peace […]