When observing the case of ‘Aa.ishah رضي الله عنها, it’s difficult [to comprehend] that she delayed making-up the [missed] fasts [of the previous Ramadhaan] until Sha’baan. So the question arises, did she not fast the voluntary fasts which were encouraged?
Tag: fast
The best of fasts
How are we to understand the Prophet ﷺ encouraging ‘Abdullaah ibn ‘Amr al-’Aas رضي الله عنه with the fast of [Prophet] Daawood (‘alayhis-salaam), whilst he himself did not fast it despite it being the best of fasts?
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?
Pills to prevent onset of menses so she can engage in intercourse with her husband
Is it permissible for a woman to take medication to prevent the onset of her menses, so she can engage in intercourse with her husband?
Break your fast with us tomorrow
I saw the Messenger of Allaah ﷺ in a dream last night, and he ﷺ said [to me]…
He would fast every other day
Muhammad ibn Seereen would fast every other day.
The fast of Prophet Daawood ‘alayhis-salaam
Ibraaheem would fast every other day.
Fasting on a hot day
If we were with the Messenger of Allaah ﷺ on a journey, on a [particularly] hot day – none of us would be fasting except the Messenger of Allaah ﷺ and ‘Abdullaah ibn Rawaahah.
Leading the night prayer
Suwayd ibn Ghafalah would lead us in the night prayer during the month of Ramadhaan, while he had reached 120 years [of age].
Shackled by your sins
If you are unable to establish the [voluntary] night prayer, nor [voluntarily] fast during the day, then know that you have been prevented [from doing these great acts of worship], because you have been shackled by your sins.