Category Archives: Fasting

Condition for fasting the six days of Shawwal in presence of the husband

Posted on September 1, 2011 by

The third question of Fatwa no. 19541 Q 3: I am a religiously committed woman; I observe Sawm (Fast) in Ramadan, the six days of Shawwal, the White Days (13th, 14th, and 15th of every Hijri month), in addition to … Continue reading →

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The age a woman becomes Islaamically legally bound

Posted on July 24, 2011 by

Question: A girl reached the age of 12 or 13 years and the blessed month of Ramadhaan passed without her having fasted. Is there any sin upon her or her family? Is it upon her to fast and if she … Continue reading →

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Ruling on fasting for pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers

Posted on July 22, 2011 by

Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen (may Allaah have mercy on him) was asked in Fataawa al-Siyaam (p. 161): If a pregnant woman or breastfeeding mother does not fast with no excuse, and she is strong and in good health, and is not … Continue reading →

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