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Ramadhaan

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In the U.S.

We are not aware of calculating the times by the confounded degree method. This method is doubtful hence there are two different times. Adopt the view on which you have confidence.…

The Majlis Vol 24 No 04, p.4

I was fasting, but had breakfast.

If while having breakfast you did not at all recall that you were fasting, then your fast is valid. However, if whilst eating you remembered that you were fasting, but continued to…

The Majlis Vol 24 No 04, p.4

When should the niyyat for fasting to be made?

A Nafl fast will be valid as long as the niyyat has been made by nisfunnahaar, i.e. about an hour before Zawwaal. A Fardh fast will be valid only if the niyyat is made before Subah…

The Majlis Vol 24 No 06, p.2

I fasted on 10th and 11th Muharram.

If you had made niyyat of Qadha before Subh Saadiq, then your Qadha was valid. If you did not make the niyyat of qadha before Subh Saadiq, then the fasts were Nafl.

The Majlis Vol 24 No 07, p.2

Fasting on 10th Muharram is Nafl.

Despite the fasts being Nafl, it is Makrooh to fast in the style of the Yahood who 10th. fast only on the Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) commanded the two day fast. Nafl…

The Majlis Vol 25 No 01, p.4

What is the Sunnah number of Taraaweeh raka'ts?

20 Raka'ts Taraaweeh Salaat are Sunnatul Muakkadah, not 8 raka'ts. It is best to perform it in the Musjid. One should not unnecessarily perform Taraweeh at home. The practice of…

The Majlis Vol 25 No 05, p.3