Questions. (1) Is the hadith concerning the fifteen of Shabaan “totally and absolutely weak”? (2) Is it true that one of the narrators of this hadith was regarded as a

Question? Are astronomical observations and calculations acceptable for the commencement of Ramadhan etc? Answer: There is unanimity amongst the jurists of islam that it is not permissible to start Ramadhan

Question: Explain some of the benefits of fasting? Answer: Imam Ghazali RA states,fasting overpowers shaytan,the enemy of Allah because the base of all carnal desires is the stomach.By filling the

Question: Please could you mention the door of Jannat that is reserved for the fasting Person? Answer: Hadhrat Sahl bin Sa’ad RA reported that Rasulullah SAW said: “There are 8

Question: What are the rewards for fasting? Answer: Nabi SAW said: ” My ummah has been given 5 special things that were not given to anyone before them. 1. The

Question: Upon whom is fasting in Ramadhaan Compulsory? Answer: The Ramadhaan fast is compuulsory upon every Muslim,who is sane, mature, healthy and a resident (not Traveller) Answered by: Mufti AK

Question: When did fasting become compulsory in Islam? Answer: Siyam (fasting) of Ramadhaan was prescribed in the 2nd year of Hijra, during the month of Shabaan. Almighty Allah states: “O

Question : What are the virtues of fasting? Answer : Nabi SAW said:”Every good deed of the child of Adam is incresed (in reward) from 10 to 700 times.” and