Is it correct to fast the day of ‘Aashooraa by itself? And what is the ruling regarding the one who does so out of ignorance?
Category: Fasting [صوم]
The virtue of fasting the day of ‘Aashooraa
Visit our YouTube channel for more Reader: And it is an expiation for [the sins of] a year. Shaykh Saalih al-Fowzaan responded: Yes. It expiates [the sins of] the year that has passed. Meaning, what it consisted of in terms of [one’s] sins. What it consisted of in terms of [one’s] minor sins. The expiation […]
The authenticity of fasting six days in Shawwaal
[Statements] have recently appeared – particularly via means of communication – from those who say there is no evidence to support fasting six days in Shawwaal, and [instead] it has come to interrupt the ‘Eed of the Muslims, so what is your opinion regarding this speech?
Does the fast of ‘Aashooraa expiate major sins?
Visit our YouTube channel for more Shaykh Saalih al-Fowzaan said: Yes, it expiates…it expiates [the sins of] the year which has passed. Meaning that which it (the year) consisted of sins. That which it (the year) consisted of minor sins. The expiation is for the minor sins. As for the major sins, then they are […]
Fasting the first nine days of Dhul-Hijjah
Likewise, regarding the [first] ten days [of Dhul-Hijjah], many people fast from their beginning through to [and not including] the tenth day; so is there any [authentic] proof to confirm that [practice]?
Excellence of the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah
The questioner is saying [O] Noble Shaykh, in [a few] days, we will be welcoming [the arrival of] the ten days of Dhul-Hijjah, so what is your advice for everyone to take advantage of them?
The first ten of Dhul-Hijjah or the last ten of Ramadhaan – which are the best?
Which of the two is best; the last ten of Ramadhaan or the [first] ten of Dhul-Hijjah?
Whilst fasting, he masturbated without ejaculating
A man masturbates during the day in Ramadhaan, but as he is ejaculating he holds his penis [firmly] so no semen comes out from it; is he required to have a bath [or take a shower]?
Praying taraaweeh at home
[As a rule] it is permissible [for a man] to pray the voluntary prayer – such as the taraaweeh – at home.
The taraaweeh prayer at home
[As a rule] there is no harm in you praying it (the taraaweeh prayer) at home, since it is [a] voluntary [prayer].