Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question What is the ruling on delayed makeup of fasts due to prolonged illness when fasting may still cause harm? Answer I pray you are well. Delaying the Makeup Fast Due to Ongoing Harm In this situation, you may keep delaying the makeup fast for as long as you need. The […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question As a new Muslim, I initially followed the Maliki madhhab but now follow the Hanafi. During my first Ramadan as a Maliki, I broke about 10 fasts without a valid reason. I believe kaffara is due and want to fulfill it by fasting. Should I follow Maliki or Hanafi […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question If I doubt that water entered my back passage while washing, must I repeat the washing? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. There is no requirement that water enter the back passage. [Ibn ‘Abidin, Radd al-Muhtar] Suppose you are referring to water entering the […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question According to the Hanafi school, can I switch to Kaffara payment if I cannot complete the 60 consecutive fasts for breaking a Ramadan fast through intercourse? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. If one has a legal excuse for not being able to fast, […]