Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question My terminally ill father missed most of his fasts and prayers. How can he make them up, given his condition? Does his illness expiate sins? He had chronic kidney stones requiring frequent hydration—was fasting still obligatory? Can we sponsor Hajj on his behalf since we performed ‘Umra for him? […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question As a teenager, I mistakenly believed that only real food broke the fast, so I consumed my snot, thinking it was permissible. I don’t remember how many days I did this. Must I fast 60 days for each day, or just one day per missed fast? Answer In the […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question What is the ruling on fasting while traveling? Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat outlines the ruling on fasting while traveling. 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 like […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I am wearing plastic, clear retainers for my teeth. Over time, some spots of white plaque/residue build up on them, which are difficult to clean. If I wear these retainers while fasting, would the validity of the fasting be affected? The residue has no taste, and I would imagine […]