Ramadan is the ninth month of the lunar Islamic calendar. It is also the Muslim month of fasting.
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Is it necessary to complete recitation of entire Qur'an in taraweeh?
A few queries that I have in my mind about taraweeh prayers during Ramadan.
Is it necessary to complete recitation of the entire Qur'an during the night prayers?
How about if I complete the ...
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Taraweeh prayers at home
This question is about the taraweeh prayers during Ramadan. My question is not about 8 or 20 rak'ahs; rather I wanted to know if it is ok to pray taraweeh prayers at home.
Is it ok if I pray the ...
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How many rakats are there for Taraweeh Prayer?
In my nearby masjid they used to pray 20 rakats for taraweeh in ramadan.
But one of my friend said that it is bid'ah, the actual no.of rakats for taraweeh prayer is 8.
So my question is, what ...
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Heavy jobs and duties as muslims
Assalaamu Alaykum,
Many people in my neighborhood do not fast (Sawm) giving reasons such as, they have burdensome jobs they must complete everyday. Whether people who have these jobs such as coal ...
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Who is eligible to receive Sadqa Fitr?
Sadqa fitr is something(money) that we(Muslims) offer at the end of the Ramazan. But it is entirely different from Zakat. May I know what is the amount of Sadqa Fitr that a Muslim should a pay and who ...
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Taking your blood out during ramadan
Hello I want to run some tests in hospital (for my health) and I need to take out my blood for this occasion, I'm wondering is there anything I should look out for (like the blood thing) in order NOT ...
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Forgeting to observe fajir and observe others [closed]
What should someone do if they forget to pray salah subhi (fajir) and observes the other prayers, then recalls that he hasn't observed subhi.
Should they observe the subhi only or start performing ...
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Start the fast while in a state of Janabah (sexual impurity) and then perform Ghusl later on?
Assalamuallikum,
Will i be on fast if i am in a state of Janabah.When do I need to perform Ghusl?
Jazak Allah Khair
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Hugging wife in month of Ramadan
I would like to know if it is allowed to hug wife in the month Ramadan in the bed? What's the case with and without fast in the month of Ramadan?
Edit / Clarification:
I suspect sexual intercourse ...
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Is the night of power (laylat al-qadr) fixed?
Is the night of power (laylat al-qadr) fixed, year to year, or does it change? I've been reading some hadith and the only conclusion I can come to is that whenever it is revealed, to be on ...
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Do I need to pay the Zakat if I am accumulating money for a needy purpose?
Say, for example, that I desperately need to build a house and to do this I am accumulating money. Say after 1 year I have accumulated 10K dollars but that still wont solve my purpose and the expense ...
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Reading vs Listening to the Quran during Ramadan
Does someone who listens to the Quran in Ramadan get the same rewards as one who reads it?
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Can I fast without sehri (suhoor)?
In the month of Ramadan, what should a person who couldn't wake up for suhoor do? Should he continue the fast or should he compensate for it later?
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When should one stop eating and drinking? And what is the ruling on one who has the vessel in his hand when hearing the adhaan?
When exactly must one stop eating and drinking if one is going to fast? Is it the adhaan of Fajr when the muezzin says Allaahu akbar, or what is the exact time? What should I do if the cup is at my ...
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How can I get my 5-a-day during Ramadan?
I find it difficult to eat plenty of fresh fruit, and veggies during the month of Ramadan. I normally eat plenty of fruit during the day and have vegetables with my meal in the evening. However during ...
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Where is the origin of fasting during the holy month Ramadan
What is the origin of fasting during the holy month Ramadan?
Is it related to the war of Karbala anyway?
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Observing Ramadan where days are very long
Are Muslim required to observe full day of fasting where days (i.e. day light) is significantly longer than regular days in Arabia. I am referring to northern and southern hemisphere where days are ...
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Is a Muslim allowed to use a Ventoline inhaler or similar medicine inhaler during Ramadan?
Is it allowed for a patient to use a Ventoline inhaler during the fasting of Ramadan?
Notice that the disease is chronic, so an inhaler must be used constantly.
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What do I do if I intentionally break my fast?
During the month of Ramadan, I intentionally broke my fast. What should I do to make up for the broken fast?
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Eid: Stipulation of number of days is shar'ee?
Depending on where you live, your city/country/region may celebrate Eid as one day (North America in general), or three days (India/Pakistan and much of the Arab world).
As far as I know, there is no ...
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Fasting using hunger control pills?
There are some medicine to help dieting that would control the feeling of hunger. Is using those kinds of dieting pills allowed when fasting?
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Importance of science in moonsighting?
This is especially in reference to moon sighting where a witness report can possibly be in conflict with sound scientific principles. Below is the visibility map of the moon on July 19, 2012 (for ...
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Authentic hadith about multiplication of deeds in Ramadan
In the khutbah today, the shaykh mentioned that there is no specific hadith that mentions that the deeds are multipled in Ramadan -- except for one, which is da'eef.
He mentioned that there is a ...
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How to Prove the beginning of Ramadan in non-muslim countries?
How to Prove the beginning of Ramadan in non muslim countries?
Is it permissible to depend on the astronomy account or by following the Islamic countries ?
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Importance of Laylatul Qadr?
Why is Laylatul Qadr an Important night for Muslims? Please quote from the Qur'an or Hadith.
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Why is Laylatul Qadr commonly thought to be the 27th night of Ramadan?
From most of the scholars I've heard that Laylatul Qadr could be on any of 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th and 29th of Ramadan. But why do they orient it toward 27th?
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Fasting Ramadan and sports
I run cross-country and play soccer, unfortunately our training and ramadan coincide heavily this year. Should I fast? or should I not fast on the days I have practice/meets/games? And what are the ...
