The office of His Eminence Ayatollah Sayyid Ali al-Sistani (long may he live) in the holy city of Najaf invites Momineen in Iraq and neighbouring countries to ascertain the crescent of the...
Read More »Zakatul-Fitr (Fitra) and Who Receives Fitra
According to the Islamic law, Fitra which is known as Zakat of Fitra becomes incumbent when the new moon of Shawwal is sighted...
Read More »Fatwas Regarding the Qadha Fasts according to Ayatollah Sistani
If a person does not observe fast of the month of Ramadhan intentionally, and commits sexual intercourse or masturbation several times during the day, the Kaffarah does not...
Read More »Ramadan Is the Month of Humbleness, Repentance, Piety and morality: Ayt. Khamenei
In the sermon delivered by the Holy Prophet (s.w.a.) on the last Friday of the month of Sha’ban, there are certain points that show this month is not only the month of worshiping God. It is also the month of morality and the month of acquiring and...
Read More »Fasting in Ramadan: A Simple Guide to Ritual, Social and Spiritual Dimensions+PDF
The book “Fasting in Ramadan: A Simple Guide To Ritual, Social & Spiritual Dimensions” is a collection of articles written and speeches given by ayatollah Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi on the various dimensions and significance of the Holy month of Ramadan. Fasting during the month of Ramadhan is one of the …
Read More »Who Did Fast in Space for the First Time?
Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor is a Malaysian orthopaedic surgeon and was the first Malaysian to go into space. He was launched to the International Space Station aboard Soyuz TMA-11 with the Expedition 16 crew during holy month of Ramadan on October 10, 2007. Sheikh Muszaphar and three other finalists were selected …
Read More »Wisconsin Churches Wish Muslims a Blessed Ramadan by Printing 100 Signs
Wisconsin Council of Churches (WCC) have reached out to its Muslim neighbors in Madison with a greeting message to welcome the holy month of Ramadan...
Read More »Obligatory Qada and Kaffarah of Fasting
Fasting means that a person must, in order to do homage to Allah, from the time of Adhan for Fajr prayer up to Maghrib, avoid nine things which will be mentioned later. In some situations Qada or Kaffara or Both of...
Read More »Ramadan around the World in Pictures
Millions of Muslims observe fasting as Ramadan begins from Indonesia to the United States, Muslims around the world welcome the holy month of Ramadan. What follows are some photos of Muslims around the world observing the...
Read More »Fatwas regarding Women’s Issues in the Month of Ramadan
For fasting, women have some additional rules that apply to them due to issues such as pregnancy, menstrual cycles, and breast feeding. The following provides some insight into those matters that may be helpful when women are considering fasting in Ramadan and other months. Rules during pregnancy and breastfeeding A …
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