We would like an explanation about some of the recommended etiquettes of fasting, so we can benefit [by putting them into practice].
Category: Scholars
Advice to the Muslim woman for Ramadhaan
The Muslim woman generally spends most of her time in the kitchen, busy preparing various types of food, so [as a result] she misses out on taking advantage of the time during the month of Ramadhaan…
Careless in making-up missed days of fasting
I was careless in making-up some of the days which I was required to fast from the previous [month of] Ramadhaan until the arrival of the following month [of Ramadhaan]; so what am I [now] required…
A serious and prolonged illness prevented him from fasting
A man died, leaving a son. He did not fast the month of Ramadhaan due to a legislated (acceptable) reason. Before he died, he set aside [sufficient funds to pay for] the kaffaarah (expiation) for it.
Even if his knowledge is a lot
The jurist (الفقيه) is one who fears Allaah, even if his knowledge is little. And the ignoramus* (الجاهل) is one who sins against [the command of] Allaah, even if his knowledge is a lot.
He does not pray, but fasts during Ramadhaan
What is the ruling regarding the one who fasts [the month of] Ramadhaan, whilst he has abandoned the prayer?
Giving zakaah to relatives and maid servants
What is the ruling regarding giving zakaah to relatives and maid servants?
A caution against books of the people of desires and innovations
I asked Abu ‘Abdillaah – meaning Ahmad ibn Hanbal – about al-Karaabeesee and what he came with. So he had a look of anger on his face, and said
Denying the obligation of Zakaah
What is the ruling regarding the one who denies the obligation of zakaah?
The greatest gift for the parents
Some children give their parents gifts, and this is nice, and being good to them, and [a show of] affection [to them] – may Allaah reward them with good.