Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question If someone eats after Fajr has begun during Ramadan, does this require making up the fast (qada) and performing an expiation (kaffara)? Answer I pray you are well. Deliberately Eating After Fajr Begins If a person eats deliberately and knowingly after Fajr has begun during the month of Ramadan, the […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I smoked after Fajr during a kaffara fast out of ignorance. Does this break the entire sequence, or only that day? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. This question requires careful attention because the claim of ignorance in this matter is difficult to comprehend. […]

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 […]