Ramadhan & Fasting

Sha’ban – The month before Ramadhan

• Six Points Regarding Sha’ban – Shaykh al ‘Uthaymin [Video|Ar-En subtitles]
• The Prohibition of Observing Saum (Fasting) after the Middle of Sha’ban – Dawud Burbank [Audio|En]
• Last part and 15th of Shaban (Shab-e-Barat) – Dr. Saleh As-Saleh [Audio|En]
• Do not anticipate Ramadan by fasting one or two days before it – Permanent Committee
• Other Posts related to the The Month of Shaban

Welcoming Ramadhan

• Welcoming Ramadhān – Shaykh ‘Abdurrazzāq al Badr [Video|Ar-En subtitles]
• Don’t Forget to Make This Du’ā When Ramadhān Arrives – Shaykh ‘Abdurrazzāq al Badr [Ar|En Subtitles]

Ramadhan & Fasting Audio Series

• Majaalis Ramadan (Sittings in Ramadan) – Shaykh Uthaymeen | Abu Muhamamd al Maghribee [Audio En]
• Book Of Fasting – Sharh al-Mumti alaa Zaad al-Mustaqni – Shaykh Uthaymeen – Abu Muhammad al Maghribee [Audio|En]
• Chapter of Fasting – Umdat Al-Ahkaam – Abu Muhammad al-Maghribee [Audio|En]
• 48 Questions and Answers on Fasting (سؤالاً في الصيام) by Shaykh al-Uthaymeen – Abu Muhammad al-Maghribee [Audio|En]
• Pillar4 – Fasting – Buloughul Maraam – Dr. Saleh as Saleh
• Pillar4 – Fasting – Issues FAQ – Dr. Saleh as Saleh
• Pillar4 – Fasting – Ramadhan – Dr. Saleh as Saleh
• Pillar4 – Fasting – Umdatul ah-Kaam – Dr. Saleh as Saleh
• Pillar4 – Fasting – Women Issues FAQ – Dr. Saleh as Saleh

Significance & Virtues of Ramadhan 

• Did he not reach Ramadan, fast and pray with such and such number of prostrations in the year?’
• Prophet (Peace be upon him) said Ameen thrice when Jibreel come and said.. – Good Reminder from Hadith
• Fasting the month of Ramadan with Eeman and Ihtisaaban – Riyad-us-Saliheen | Dawud Burbank [Audio|En]
• Benefits of Ramadhaan (we need Ramadhaan) – by Abu Uwais Abdullah Alee – Must Read !!
• The Virtues Of The Month Of Ramadhaan – Ibn Baaz – By Abu Uwais [Mp3|En]
• Fruits of Ramadaan – From ad-Dawal ila-Allah
• Fasting – Goals and Virtues  – Dr. Saleh as Saleh [Audio|En]
• Fasting – Its Merits  – Dr. Saleh as Saleh [Audio|En]
• The Punishment for One who Intentionally Breaks His Fast! – Sahih Hadith

Preparing for Ramadhan

• Preparing For A Noble Guest… Ramadhaan – Abu Muhammad al-Maghribee [Audio|En]
• Preparing Ourselves For Ramadhaan – Sheikh Abdur-Razzaaq al-Badr – Abu Muhammad Al-Maghribee [Audio|En]
• Lessons from Ramadaan : Al-Istiqaamah Magazine

Point of Reflections

• Ramadhaan – The first point of reflection – Shaykh Sulaymaan Ar-Ruhaylee
• Ramadhaan – The second point of reflection – Shaykh Sulaymaan Ar-Ruhaylee

Moon Sighting

• Call for the Uniting of Moon Sightings everywhere with that of Makkah? – Shaykh Ibn Uthaymeen
• Depending Upon Astronomical Calculations For The Beginning and End Of Ramadaan is An Innovation Of The Raafidah Shee`ah
• Global Sighting vs. Local Sighting of the Moon – Shaykh Uthaymeen – Abu Muhammad al Maghribee [Audio|En]
• Moon Sighting: Hilal of Ramadan & Hilal of Shawwal – Bulugh al-Marâm | Dr. Saleh as Saleh [Audio|En]
• Local or international sighting of moon? – Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen
• Do not anticipate Ramadan by fasting one or two days before it – Permanent Committee
• The Islamic date (Hijri date) starts after Maghrib – Permanent Committee

Beginning of Ramadhan

• Spreading the Good News of Ramadaan – by Shaikh Abdullaah ibn Saalih Al-Fawzaan
• Intention to fast Ramadhan must be formed before Fajr – Permanent Committee

Ramadhan

• Four means that will assist you upon worship in general and in Ramadan specifically – By Shaykh Muhammad Bin Haadi Al-Madkhali [Video|Ar-En Subtitles]
• The Encouragement to Fast Ramadan Seeking a Reward – Abbas Abu Yahya
• Striving Hard, Competing for Good Deeds in Ramadaan – Shaykh Ibn Baaz
• Advice for those Fasting in Ramadaan (Q&A) – Imaam Muhammad bin Saalih Al-‘Uthaimeen
• Ramadan – A Reminder of Unity – Shaik Nasiruddin Albanee
• Sunnahs Neglected in Ramadhan – by Shaik Nasiruddin Albanee
• Golden Advice for Ramadhaan – ash-Shaykh al-Allaamah Saalih al Fawzaan [Video|Ar-En Subtitles]
• Ramadhaan, The Ideal Time to Achieve Taqwa – Shaykh Uthmaan as-Saalimee [Audio|Ar-En]
• The State of the Salaf (Pious Predecessors) in Ramadan – Shaykh Rabia’ ibn Haadee al-Madkhalee
• The Salaf in Ramadhaan – by Shaykh Muhammad Ibn Zayd al-Madkhalee [Audio|En]
• (Beautiful Talk) Sunnahs Neglected in Ramadaan – Imaam Muhammad Naasir-ud-Deen Al-Albaanee [Video|Ar-En Subtitles]
• The Shayaateen are locked up, but not their soldeirs – Shaykh Saalih al-Fawzaan [Video|Ar-En Subtitles]
• What should one Preoccupy his Time with during the Month of Ramadaan? – Shaikh Saalih Al-Fawzaan
• The Obligation of The Muslim Towards The Month of Fasting – Shaykh Fu’ad al-’Amri [Audio|Ar-En]
• Ramadhaan : The Month Of Taqwaa – Abu Muhammad Al-Maghribee [Audio|En]
• Ramadhaan : The Month Of Patience – Abu Muhammad Al-Maghribee [Audio|En]
• Ramadhaan : The Month Of Forgiveness – Abu Muhammad Al-Maghribee [Audio|En]
• Ramadhaan: The Month Of Repentance – Abu Muhammad Al-Maghribee [Audio|En]
• Rememberance of Allah In The Blessed Month of Ramadhaan – Abu Muhammad Al-Maghribee [Audio|En]
• Ramadhaan: An Opportunity For Immense Reward : Shaykh Abdullah an-Najmi [Audio|Ar-En]

Fasting – Ordinances ,Wisdom & Benefits

• Allāh ﷻ says, ‘Fasting is For Me’ – by Shaykh Sulaymān al Ruhaylī [Video|Ar-En Subtitles]
• Fasting: “… So that you may become people having Taqwaa”– Shaykh al-Albaani | Dawud Burbank
• Explaining Some Benefits of Fasting in Ramadan – Shaykh Muhammad Saleh Al Uthaymeen
• What is the ruling on fasting in Ramadaan when one does not pray? – Shaykh Uthaymeen
• Concerning people who sleep most of the day in Ramadaan  – Shaykh Uthaymeen
• Did he not reach Ramadan, fast and pray with such and such number of prostrations in the year?’ [!!!]
• The Wisdom Behind Fasting – by Shaykh Muhammad Saleh Al Uthaymeen
• The Wisdom and Benefits behind Fasting – by Imam Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah
• Fasting – Ordinances, Wisdoms & Merits – Dr. Saleh asSaleh
• Fasting: The Great Act of Worship – Shaykh Muhammad Saleh Al Uthaymeen
• Fasting has been prescribed for you so you can have Taqwaa – Aboo Sufyaan Uthmaan Beecher [Audio|En]
• The Inner Secrets of Fasting – Imam Ibn Qudamaah Al-Maqdisee
• The Eminence of Fasting and Its Benefit to The Muslim in This Life and The Next – Shaykh Ali ar-Razihi [Audio|Ar-En]
• Supplication of the Fasting Person – Shaykh Muqbil / Dawud Burbank
• Unintentional Eating or Drinking or Sexual Intercourse While Fasting – Three Cases (Forgetfulness, Ignorance, Compulsion) – Bulugh al-Marâm | Shaykh Uthaymeen | Dr. Saleh as Saleh [Audio|En]

Fasting – Etiquette & Rulings

Intention for Fasting

• Intention to fast Ramadhan must be formed before Fajr – Permanent Committee
• Intention (Niyyah) to Fast Ramadhan – Bulugh al-Marâm | Shaykh Uthaymeen | Dr. Saleh as Saleh [Audio|En]

Suhur (Pre-Dawn Meal for Fasting)

• Al-Fajr-ul-Kadhib (false dawn) and Al-Fajr-ul-Sadiq (true dawn) – Dr Saleh as Saleh [Short Clip|English]
• [Riyad-us-Saliheen] Merit of Suhur (Predawn meal in Ramadan) and the Excellence of Delayinghaving it till before Dawn
• It is Sunnah to delay the Suhoor (Pre-Dawn Meal) – Shaykh al-Albaani
• Verily there is a Blessing in Suhur (Pre-Dawn Meal for Fasting) – Dr. Saleh as Saleh [Short Clip|English]
• Stop eating Suhoor (Al-Imsak) 10-15 minutes earlier than the time of Fajr ? – Shaykh ibn Uthaymeen
• Eating Suhr after Fajr / Breaking fast before Maghrib – Shaykh Uthaymeen

While Fasting

• Three Levels of Fasting – Imam Ibn Qudamaah Al-Maqdisee
• Bad Deeds While Fasting – Bulugh al-Marâm | Shaykh Uthaymeen | Dr. Saleh as Saleh [Audio|En]
• Having Control over Sexual Desire during Fasting in Ramadhan – Bulugh al-Marâm | Shaykh Uthaymeen | Dr. Saleh as Saleh [Audio|En]
• Backbiting and Tale Bearing in Ramadan – Shaykh bin Baaz رحمه الله [Video Benefit]
• The Manners Of The Fasting Person – Sheikh Abdul-Azeez ibn Abdullah Aal ash-Sheikh | Abu Muhammad al-Maghribee [2 MP3|En]

Ending or Breaking the Fast (Iftar)

• The Superiority of Hastening to Break the Fast, and the supplication to say upon Breaking it – Ahaadeeth from Riyad-us-Saliheen
• Hasten to break your fast & pray Maghrib Prayer in the Masjid – Shaykh al-Albaani
• Hastening To Break the Fast – Bulugh al-Marâm | Shaykh Uthaymeen | Dr. Saleh as Saleh [Audio|En]
• Eating Suhr after Fajr / Breaking fast before Maghrib – Shaykh Uthaymeen
• Supplications Upon Breaking the Fast & Responding to the Mu’aththin – Shaykh  al-Uthaymeen
• Break the Fast with Dates or Water – Bulugh al-Marâm | Shaykh Uthaymeen | Dr. Saleh as Saleh [Audio Clip|En]
• Etiquette of ending the Fast – Iftar – Dr. Saleh As Saleh [Short Audio Clip|En]
• Great Reward of feeding a Fasting Person to Break his Fast – Dr. Saleh as Saleh [Short Clip|En]

Ramadhan & Travel

• The Ruling on a Sick or Traveling Person Fasting – Shaykh Al-‘Uthaimeen
• Person travelling from one country to another where the new crescent of Shawwal has been sighted – Shaykh Uthaymeen
• If a traveler arrived during the day at his hometown and he was not fasting, it is not necessary for him to fast – Shaykh Uthaymeen
• Umrah in Ramadhan – If a traveller arrives in Makkah and he is fasting, should he break his fast? – Shaykh ibn Uthaymeen ( A very important read)
• Travel in a Plane While Fasting – Dr. Saleh As Saleh [Audio|En] (Soundcloud)
• Fasting & Travel – 3 Situations in Regards to Hardship Levels – Dr. Saleh As Saleh [Audio|En] (Soundcloud)

Others

• Whoever Breaks his Fast with an Excuse, then he is Not Obliged to Fast for the rest of the Day – Shaykh Ibn Uthaymeen
• Fasting in Ramadan –  Texts collected and compiled by authentic-translations.com
• Rulings for Fasting that are Specific for Women – by Shaikh Saalih Al-Fawzaan
• What is Prohibited and Disliked for the one Fasting – Shaikh Saalih Al-Fawzaan
• A Word for the Host – From ad-Dawal ila-Allah
• Questions Concerning Ramadhan – Al Istiqaamah News Letter
• Does Using an Inhaler Break your Fast? – Dr Murtaza bin Baksh [Short Clip]
• The fasting Person swallowing Saliva – Shaykh Abdul-Azeez Bin Baz
• A Wet Dream During the Daytime in Ramadan – Shaykh bin Baaz رحمه الله [Video Benefit]

Ramadhan & Children

• Fifteen-year-old youth breaks Sawm during the daytime in Ramadan – Permanent Commitee
• Children below the age of puberty should be ordered to fast if they are able to do it – Shaykh Uthaymeen

FAQ : Frequently Asked Questions

• 37 Fasting Issues FAQ – Short Benefits – Dr. Saleh as Saleh [English]

Hadith

• Book of Fasting : Bulugh-al-Maram – Ibn Hajar al-‘Asqalaanee [PDF]
• Book of Fasting – Sahih Muslim
• The Two Festivals (Eids) – Sahih Bukhari
• Praying at Night in Ramadaan (Taraweeh) – Sahih Bukhari

Umrah in Ramadhan

• Ramadan is the best time to perform ‘Umrah – Shaykh Ibn Baaz
• Does ‘Umrah in Ramadan compensate for Hajj? – Shaykh Ibn Baaz
• Umrah in Ramadhan – If a traveller arrives in Makkah and he is fasting, should he break his fast? – Shaykh ibn Uthaymeen ( A very important read)

Women and Ramadhan

• The Muslim Woman In Ramadhān – Shaykh Sulaymān al Ruhaylī [Video|Ar-En Subtitles]
• Menses & Fasting – Shaykh ibn Uthaymeen
• Rulings for Fasting that are Specific for Women – by Shaikh Saalih Al-Fawzaan
• Period-delaying pills to fast the whole month of Ramadan – Permanent Committee
• Using Pills to Delay the Menses to fast the whole month of Ramadhan – Comprehensive Answer – Dr. Saleh as Saleh [Audio Clip|En]
• Experiencing Istihadah (irregular bleeding) during the daytime in Ramadan – Permanent Committee
• The Use of Haid-Inhibitors (Period delaying Pills) and Stimulants (Period advancing Pills) – Shaykh ibn Uthaymeen
• Menses and Dhikr of Allaah & Recitation of the Qur’an – Shaykh Ibn Uthaymeen
• If a menstruating woman became clean during the day, it is not necessary for her to fast for the rest of the day – Shaykh Ibn Uthaymeen
• A Special Ramadhaan Advice for The Sisters – Shaykh ‘Uthmaan as-Saalimee [Audio|Ar-En]
• O Sisters Maximize The Benefit Of Ramadhaan – Shaykh Abdullah an-Najmi [Audio|Ar-En]
• Itikaaf of women : It is not done at home – Dr. Saleh as Saleh [Audio|En]
• Sisters: Menses at time of Laylatul Qadr – Dr. Saleh As-Saleh [Audio|En] & Transcribed Notes
• Fasting – 15 Women Issues FAQ – Dr. Saleh as Saleh

Qur’an Recitation

• Ramadaan the Month of the Qur’aan – From ad-Dawa  ila-Allah magazine
• Reading the Qur’aan in Ramadaan – Shaikh Abdullah ibn Saalih Al-Fawzaan
• Quraan During Ramadan – Dr. Saleh As-Saleh [Audio|En]
• Ibn Al-Qayyim on which is better: reciting Quran slowly with contemplation or faster in greater amount? – Owais al Hashimi
• Make The Qur’aan Your Constant Companion Not Just For Ramadaan

Taraweeh

• #GreatRewad – Reward equal to spending the whole night in prayer
• The Excellence of Optional (Tawawih) Prayer during Ramadan – Riyadh ul Saleheen
• The Night Prayer in Ramadhan – Shaik Nasiruddin Albanee
• The Way to Perform the Night Prayer – Salaat at-Taraaweeh – by Shaik Albanee
• Lessons on fasting,taraweeh & zakaat – Shaykh Al Uthaymeen
• Concerning the Number of Rak’ahs in Taraaweeh – Shaykh  Al Uthaymeen
• Rulings Regarding Holding the Mus-haf during the Taraweeh Prayer – Al-Albaani, Ibn Baz & Ibn Uthaymeen
• Praying at Night in Ramadaan (Taraweeh) – Sahih Bukhari
• Must a Khatmah be finished during Tarawih Prayers? – Permanent Committee
• Is this your Progress through the Nights of Ramadaan? – Dr Murtaza bin Bakhsh

Tahajjud

• Excellence of Standing in Prayer at Night – Riyadh ul Saleheen
• Tahajjud – from Sahih Bukhari

Du’a of Qunūt

• Explaining the Du’a of Qunut in the Witr Prayer – Shaykh ibn Uthaymeen
• What to Say When the Imām Praises Allāh During the Qunūt? – Shaykh Sulaymān al Ruhaylī [Video|Ar-En Subtitles]

Last Ten Nights

• The Virtue and Excellence of The Last Ten Nights of Ramadhaan – Shaykh Muhammad ibn Rabee’ al-Madkhalee [eBook] and [Audio|Ar-En]
• The Ibaadah of The Salaf In The Last Ten Nights of Ramadhaan – Shaykh Usamah al-Utaybi [Audio|Ar-En]

Laylatul Qadr

• Laylat al Qadr Was on the 21st Night During the Time of the Prophet ﷺ – by Shaykh al ‘Uthaymīn [Video|Ar-En Subtitles]
• Why we should seek Laylatul-Qadr on all of the last ten nights of Ramadan – Ibn Taymiyyah [Must Read]
• Supplication during the Night of Decree – Taken from Tafsir Ibn Kathir
• Tafsir of Surat Al Qadr (The Night Of Power) – Tafsir Ibn Kathir
• When is the Night of Al-Qadr? – Imaams Shaik  Albanee & Shaykh Al Uthaymeen
• Signs Of Laylatul-Qadr – Compiled & Translated by Dawud Burbank
• The Virtues of the Night of Al-Qadr – by Shaykh Abdullaah Ibn Saalih Al-Fawzaan
• The Angels On Laylatul-Qadr – Hadith as-Saheehah
• Seeking Laylatul-Qadr In The Last Ten Nights Of Ramadaan – Dawud Burbank
• Sisters: Menses at time of Laylatul Qadr – Dr. Saleh As-Saleh [Audio|En]
• Make use of 40 Rabbana Duas in the Noble Quran – for Laylatul Qadr
• Laylatul Qadr – Night of Decree – Dr. Saleh As-Saleh [Audio|En]

Itikaf

• Concerning ‘Itikaaf – by Shaik Nasiruddin Albanee
• “There is no ‘Itikaaf except in the Three Mosques”  – Shaykh Muhammad Wassaabee
• Ruling on Itikaf in a Masjid other than the Three Holy Masjids – Ibn Baz Fatwas
• I’tikaf (Seclusion in the Mosque) in the Month of Ramadan – Riyad ul Saleheen
• Retiring to a Mosque for Remembrance of Allah (I’tikaf) – Sahih Bukhari
• Seclusion – Itikaaf –  Dr. Saleh As-Saleh [Audio|En]
• Itikaaf of women : It is not done at home – Dr. Saleh as Saleh [Audio|En]

Sadaqa & Zakat-ul-Fitr

• The Etiquettes of ‘Eid and Zakat ul Fitr – Shaykh ‘Ubayd al-Jaabiree [Mp3|Ar-En]
• Rulings of Zakaat Al-Fitr – by Dr. Saleh As-Saleh [Audio|En]
• Excellence of Generosity – Abu Muhammad al-Maghribee [Audio|Eng]
• The Etiquettes of ‘Eid and Zakat ul Fitr – Shaykh ‘Ubayd al-Jaabiree [Mp3|Ar-En]
• Rulings And Regulations Regarding Zakaat Al-Fitr – Abu Muhammad al-Maghribee [Audio|En]
• Obligatory Charity Tax After Ramadaan (Zakat ul Fitr) –  Sahih Bukhari : Book 25
• Actions of Worship Legislated In The End of Ramadhaan – Abu Muhammad Al-Maghribee [Audio|En]

End of Ramadhan

• Exerting Oneself During the Last Ten Days of Ramadaan – Shaikh Abdullaah ibn Saalih Al-Fawzaan

Eid-ul-Fitr

• The Legislative Rulings For ‘Eid-ul-Fitr – Shaykh ‘AbdulQaadir al-Junayd [e-Book]
• The Eid Rulings and Sunan – by Dr. Saleh As-Saleh [Audio|English]
• The first thing we will do on the day of Eid is to lower our gaze
• Person travelling from one country to another where the new crescent of Shawwal has been sighted – Shaykh Uthaymeen
• The Description of The Eid prayer, Number of Rakats and The Eid Takbirs – Shaykh ibn Utahymeen – Fataawa Arkaan al-Islam
• It is a Sunnah action to go to the ‘Eid prayer area walking – Shaykh ‘AbdulQaadir al-Junayd
• The Wisdom Behind Praying the Eid Prayer In The Musallaa – Shaykh al-Albaani
• Praying ‘Eid in the Musallaa is the Sunnah – by Shaik Nasiruddin Albanee
• Excellence of Adopting Different Routes for going and returning on ‘Eid Prayer and various other Occasions – Riyad-us-Saliheen
• Praying Two Rak`ahs Upon Returning From The `Eid Prayer – Hasan Hadith
• How to Congratulate on ‘Eid – Fatwas of Ibn Baz
• Sunan Of ‘Eid – Taken from “Ad-Dawah illallaah Magazine”
• The number of Takbirs during Salat-ul-‘Eid & Eid Coinciding with Jumu’a
• The Two Festivals (Eids) – Sahih Bukhari
• The Sunan of ‘Eid ul Fitr – Shaykh Muhammad Ramzan al-Haajiree [Mp3|Ar-En]
• The Etiquettes of ‘Eid and Zakat ul Fitr – Shaykh ‘Ubayd al-Jaabiree [Mp3|Ar-En]
• Q/A on the topic of Eid, with Shaykh Saalih Al-Fawzaan [Video|Ar-En Subtitles]
• Making Up The Missed ‘Eid Prayer – Shaykh ‘AbdulQaadir al-Junayd

After Ramadhan

• Knowing if your deeds have been accepted – Shaykh Saalih al- Fawzan [Video|Ar-En Subtitles]
• Conditioning oneself to fast and perform other good deeds after Ramadan  – Excellent !!
• Remaining Steadfast After Ramadhaan – ‘Abdullaah bin Saalih Al-Fawzaan
• The Month Is Over – What Is Next ? – by Dr. Saleh As-Saleh [Audio|En]

Making Up Missed Fasts after Ramadhan

• Days missed from previous Ramadan must be made up for before the next Ramadan  – Imam Ibn Baz

Voluntary Fasting

• Intention For Voluntary Fast – Bulugh al-Marâm | Shaykh Uthaymeen | Dr. Saleh as Saleh [Audio|En]
• Being that the 6 days of Shawwal are specific voluntary days, one must make the intention to fast before fajr – Sheikh Alee bin Yahya al Haddadee

Shawwal – The month after Ramadhan

• The Virtue of Fasting Six Days in Shawwal – Imam Ibn Baaz [Video|Ar-En Subtitles]
• The Desirability of Fasting six Days in the Month of Shawwal – Riyad us Saliheen
• Conditioning oneself to fast and perform other good deeds after Ramadan  – Excellent !!
• Fast of Shawwal After Completing Ramadan – Dr. Saleh-As-Saleh [Audio|En]
• Must the six days of Shawwal be fasted directly after Eid day? – Permanent Committee
• Priority to make up for missed days of Ramadan over fasting the six days of Shawwal  – alifta
• Fasting Shawwal When One has days to Make up from Ramadhaan – Shaykh Muqbil
• [EL]Being that the 6 days of Shawwal are specific voluntary days, one must make the intention to fast before fajr

Other Voluntary Fasting

• The Encouragement to Fast the Day of ‘Ashura – Shaykh al-Albaani
• Which is better: Sawm on the 10th with the 9th or the 10th with the 11th of Muharram?
• Rulings on Fasting on Saturday – Various Scholars
• From Riyad us Saliheen
  • The Excellence of Observing Saum (Fasting) in the months of Muharram and Sha’ban and the Secred Months
  • The Excellence of As-Saum (The Fast) during the first ten Days of Dhul-Hijjah
  • The Excellence of Observing Saum on the Day of ‘Arafah, ‘Ashura’ and Tasu’a (i.e., 9th of Muharram)
  • The Desirability of Fasting six Days in the Month of Shawwal
  • The Desirability of Observing Saum (Fasting) on Monday and Thursday
  • The Desirability of Observing Three Days of Fasting in Every Month

Urdu Audio 

• http://urdu-islamic-audio.com/ramadhan/

Links

• Sayings of the Salaf – Ramadhan
• Sayings of the Salaf – Fasting

Does it break the Fast ?

(work in progress..each of the below will be linked to an article, inshaa’ Allaahu Ta’ala)

• Swallowing one’s Saliva 
• Using toothpaste or mouthwash
• Bleeding from the mouth or nose
• Cupping
• Nosebleeds
• Tasting food
• Lying, swearing or using bad speech
• Masturbation
• Kissing and hugging
• Sexual relations
• Wet dream or waking up junub from relations the night before
• Vomiting
• Cutting hair or trimming the nails
• Having a shower or bath
• Swimming or diving into water
• Intentionally eating or drinking
• Using an inhaler
• Removing a tooth
• Eye drops
• Nose drops
• Undergoing a blood test
• Taking anesthetic injection
• Nutritional injections
• Applying henna
• Using cosmetics or make-up
• Smelling or applying liquid-based perfumes or incense