Medical doctors play a vital role in society by preserving and caring for human life. But Islam highlights that their responsibilities go beyond physical healing—there’s a spiritual and ethical duty that they must uphold...
Read More »Jakarta Halal Expo and Conference to Open on August 30
The Jakarta Halal Expo and Conference 2024 is set to take place from August 30 to September 1, 2024, in Banten, Indonesia, bringing together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, government officials, and consumers from around the globe to explore the latest trends, innovations, and opportunities in the rapidly growing halal market...
Read More »When Is the Right Time to Pay Zakāt al-Fiṭrah?
The time for paying Fitreyyah is from the Maghrib of the night of Eid al-Fitr until before the Eid al-Fitr prayer. If it is not possible to pay it at this time, it is...
Read More »Distribution of Zakāt al-Fiṭrah according to Ayatollah Sistani’s Fatwa
This type of Zakat should be set aside on the eve of Eid al-Fitr and be paid on the day itself, which marks the first day of the month of Shawwal. It may also be paid earlier to a delegated person/organization, who will take the appropriate steps to distribute it during the....
Read More »What Is the Rules of Fasting for Those Living in Northern Hemisphere?
According to the Islamic laws of Ayatollah Sistani, what is the ruling of fasting in the holy month of Ramadan for those who are living in northern hemisphere?
Read More »Book: Islamic Laws of Fasting by Ayatollah Sistani
This booklet provides a comprehensive look at fasting, its philosophy and goals, the rules that govern its performance, and the important details related to its...
Read More »When Does the Timing of Fast Start and When Does it End?
What is the timing of fast, when does it start and when does it end? What time should one stop eating, at imsak timing or at the start of...
Read More »Does Belching Out What One Has Eaten Invalidate the Fast?
I usually belch out what I've eaten during fasting after the call of salat, though I try to swallow back my spit so that the food will not pass through my throat and I do not really take much food, I will like to...
Read More »Fasting according to the Five Schools of Islamic Law
Fasting in the month of Ramadan is one of the `pillars' of the Islamic faith. No proof is required to establish its being obligatory (wajib) and one denying it goes out of the fold of Islam, because it is obvious like salat, and in...
Read More »What Is the Ruling regarding Taking Injections while Fasting?
What is the ruling on taking intravenous injections during Ramadhan when we are fasting? Is it permissible? Does it break the fast? What about other types of...
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