Tag Archives: Fasting

Although the cost of food has generally increased, the estimated recommended value of Zakat al-Fitrah for 2025 in the United States remains at US $10.00 per eligible person....

There was no doubt that Allah had legislated fast breaking in Ramadan for whoever traveled to a distance that made...

The word “Ramadan” in Arabic means the scorching heat of the sun. It has been narrated from the Holy Prophet (PBUH) that this month is named Ramadan because it burns away sins and purifies the hearts from impurities....

As the blessed month of Ramadan approaches, we are reminded of the countless blessings, immense mercy, and opportunities for growth that God bestows upon His servants during this sacred time. Imam Zayn al-Abidin (p), as narrated in Sahifa Sajjadiya, offers a heartfelt supplication in Dua 44, the Dua for the Arrival of Ramadan, seeking divine assistance in making the most of the sacred month.....

Should the new moon be sighted in a city, it would suffice the sighting in another city, provided the two fall on the same horizon. That is, if the new moon was sighted in the first town, there would bring about a strong confidence of sighting it in the second....

The office of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution has announced that Sunday, March 2, 2025, will be the first day of the holy month of Ramadan this year, 1446 AH...

The office of Iraq’s top Shia cleric Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali al-Sistani declared Sunday, March 2, as the first day of Ramadan in the Arab country....

Eid al-Fitr is a unique festival. It has no connection with any historical event nor is it related to the changes of seasons or cycles of agriculture. It is not a festival related in any way to...

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...

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....