Qadha of only the days of the Masnoon I'tikaaf invalidated should be made. If for example the 7th day was invalidated, then qadha of one day should be kept. When making Qadha,…
The Majlis Vol 20 No 06, p.3
Qadha fasts (fasts which you had missed last year or any other year) may be discharged over a period. It is not incumbent to fast consecutively. It could be spread over a couple of…
The Majlis Vol 20 No 07, p.3
The Masnoon I'tikaaf on the last ten days of Ramadhaan is valid in only a Musjid where the five Salaats are being performed. It is not valid in a Jamaat Khaanah.
The Majlis Vol 20 No 09, p.12
One should always be prepared for Maut. Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said that the most intelligent person is one who makes preparations for Maut and the sojourn in…
The Majlis Vol 20 No 11, p.2
The fidyah amount is the same as Sadqatul Fitr, i.e. the price of about 2 kg flour. Whatever the price of the flour is at your end will be the Fidyah amount.
The Majlis Vol 20 No 11, p.3
Sadqah Fitr should be distributed before Eid, at the latest before Eid Salaat. However, if it was not distributed by this time, the obligation remains and it has to be paid at any…
The Majlis Vol 20 No 11, p.3
If the niyyat is Qadha, the thawaab of the Masnoon fast will not be received.
The Majlis Vol 20 No 11, p.4
If the deceased person had not recovered from the sickness to enable him/her to make qadha of the missed fasts, then Fidyah is not incumbent. The obligation is waived. However, if…
The Majlis Vol 20 No 11, p.5
Ghusl should be made as soon as possible. However, even if it was not made immediately, and was delayed until after ending of sehri time, the fast will be valid. Whilst ghusl…
The Majlis Vol 20 No 11, p.12
As long as you did not commence the Nafl fast, there will be no qadha even if you had intended to fast. But if after Subh Saadiq you had begun the fast, then broke it, qadha will…
The Majlis Vol 20 No 11, p.12
In many places it is considered almost compulsory to complete the Qur'aan Majeed in Taraaweeh on the 27th night. This is incorrect. Furthermore, after the completion of the Qur'aan…
The Majlis Vol 20 No 12, p.2
The fast beginnings when Subh Saadiq commences. You should not follow the Athaan nor the times when Fajr Salaat begins in the various Musjids. You should ascertain from someone…
The Majlis Vol 20 No 12, p.2
Iftaar is the very moment the sun has set. When the upper circumference of the sun has disappeared from the horizon, then it is Iftaar time. Iftaar is not dependent on the Athaan.
The Majlis Vol 20 No 12, p.2
Shaafis who delay their qadha fasting have to pay a penalty (Fidyah) for each fast. The Fidyah is the Sadqah Fitr amount. For each fast, in addition to making qadha, the Fidyah…
The Majlis Vol 20 No 12, p.2
Sunnah I'tikaaf is the I'tikaaf of the last ten days of Ramadhaan. Nafl I'tikaaf could be observed throughout the year and there is no specific time for it. It could be for even…
The Majlis Vol 20 No 12, p.3
According to the Hanafi Math-hab the Salaat will not be valid if the Imaam recites looking in the Qur'aan Shareef. In the circumstances, if there is no other Musjid, perform…
The Majlis Vol 20 No 12, p.3
Obviously the rozah (fast) of the evil person who indulges in all the kabeerah sins you have mentioned will not be accepted. Such a fast is rejected – struck into his face. Every…
The Majlis Vol 20 No 12, p.3
It has become an evil trend in most Musjids for the Imaam to make Salaam during Taraaweeh before most of the muqtadis have completed their Durood and Dua. It is not permissible for…
The Majlis Vol 20 No 12, p.3
Reading Hadith or giving bayaan after Taraaweeh, before the Witr Jamaat is improper. They have started a new bid'ah. It is not permissible. The bayaan may be given after the…
The Majlis Vol 20 No 12, p.4
It is permissible to remove facial hair even during the fast.
The Majlis Vol 20 No 12, p.4