A Brief Summary of the Rules of Fasting

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I think LKK quoted the wrong hadeeth. There is one that says that (paraphrasing) "if you fast and dont pray, then Allah does not need your hunger"

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^ Gotcha.

But still.... this is the first time I have heard that not praying breaks the fast or a fast is not accepted...

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Umm.. I think the hadeeth is correct (havent checked) as thats what our imam quoted as well yesterday.. We need to understand its explanation though

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how many raka'ats should one offer in Taravih..I have heard the Sunnah is of 8 ..but some people say it's 20 !

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Peace,

The question raised due to our member asked 'If intentionally i miss the prayer then my fast is accepted?".

The ‘Fast’ as we aware is the forth pillars of the Islam and its mandatory on us (read post #1 Para 4 & 6). At post # 14, the hadith clearly indicates that we must refrain from all evil deeds. If a person intentionally doesn’t offers his/her prayers that act can be assumed as ‘evil deeds’ or an action of evil. Moreover, only the ‘prayers’ are the unique action in Islam which differs us from others. Fast can be observed by many other religions to, but prayers (namaaz) can’t. So what is the use of such ‘Fast’ if we don’t offers our prayers.

During the menstruation period, females are not permitted to fast nor permitted to offers their prayers. Same as those woman expecting a child, or one who is nursing a baby too are exempted.

If we read the details ‘Tafseeer’ of verses 183 to 188 of Surah Al Baqarah, the Qur’an speaks that 'The Muslim fast is not meant for self-torture. Although it is stricter than other fasts, it also provide alleviations for special circumstances. If it were merely a temporary abstention from food and drink, it would be salutary to many people, who habitually eat and drink to excess. The instincts for food, drink and sex are strong in the animal nature, and temporary restraint from all these enables the attention to the directed to higher things. This is necessary through prayers, contemplation, and acts of charity, not of the showy kind, but by seeking out those really in need. Certain standards are prescribed, but much higher standards are recommended. The verses 186 and 188, are not foreign to the subject of Ramadan, but emphasise its spiritual aspects. Here we are told of Prayers and the nearness of Allah SWT, and in 188 wee are asked not to ‘eat up’ other people’s substance.

Our Prophet Muhammad :saw2: said:

Narrated by Abu Huraira in the book ‘Fasting’ of Sahih Bukhari Hadith No. 127: “Whoever does not give up forged speech and evil actions, Allah is not in need of his leaving his food and drink (i.e. Allah will not accept his fasting.)”

In Sahih Hadith our Prophet Muhammad :saw2: ordered a fasting person he shouldn’t involve in any fights and if somebody comes to him for fight or going to abuse him, then he must say twice “i am fasting”. Checking blood won’t break fast as far as i know.

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Nevermind…found the answer to my own question… if anyone wants to know…
http://www.shifaclinic.org/brochures/Managing_Your_Diabetes_During_Ramadan_English.pdf

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Peace TLK Bhai,

I coudn't find the reference of that hadith at post# 21.

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Book ‘The Book of Fasting (Kitab Al-Sawm)’ of Sahih Muslim hadith No. 2568.

Abu Huraira and Abu Sa’id (Allah be pleased with both of them) reported Allah’s Messenger :saw2: (as saying): Allah, the Exalted and Majestic, said: Fast (is exclusively) meant for Me and I would give its reward. There are two (occasions) of joy for the observer of fast. He feels joy when he breaks the fast and he is happy when he meets Allah. By Allah in Whose Hand is the life of Muhammad, the breath of the observer of fast is sweeter to Allah than the fragrance of musk. A hadith like this is narrated on the authority of Abu Sinan with the same chain of transmitters (and the words are):" As he meets Allah, He rewards him, and he is happy."

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LKK bhai you didn’t answer my question regarding the number of raka’ats in taraweeh according to Sunnah. please do reply

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Thats like a phadday wala issue.......i think hanafi pray 20 raka........and others pray 8...and then there are others in between too...

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nai phada nai kerna na :p

asal mei i don't remember the sahih hadith where Hazrat Aisha quotes that the Holy Prophet SAW prayed 8 rakat of taraweeh. I don't remember the exact number. so i wanted a reference quote to help me with this :)

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actual issue is about whether the rakas are part of tahajjud or not......anyways...those more knowledgeable people would be better position to answer///

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Peace Enigmatic,

I’ll answer it shortly :insh:

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Peace Enigmatic,

8 rakat of Taraweeh mentioned as per below hadith. However, i’ll check in another hadith books if there is any info related to Taraweeh.

**Book ‘Praying at Night in Ramadaan (Taraweeh)’ of Sahih Bukhari Hadith No. 230.
****Narrated Abu Salama bin 'Abdur Rahman: that he asked 'Aisha “How was the prayer of Allah’s Apostle :saw2: in Ramadan?” She replied, “He did not pray more than eleven Rakat in Ramadan or in any other month. He used to pray four Rakat ---- let alone their beauty and length----and then he would pray four ----let alone their beauty and length ----and then he would pray three Rakat (Witr).” She added, “I asked, ‘O Allah’s Apostle:saw2:! Do you sleep before praying the Witr?’ He replied, 'O 'Aisha! My eyes sleep but my heart does not sleep.”

**

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Important Rulings Regarding Fasting That The Fasting Person Should Know

  1. Whoever breaks his fast in Ramadan for a valid reason has to make up the missed days. It is preferred that he/she makes up the missed days immediately after Ramadhan and on consecutive days.
  2. To eat or drink due to forgetfulness Abu Hurairah reported that the Prophet Muhammad :saw2: said: “Whoever forgets he is fasting and eats or drinks is to complete his fasting as it was Allah who fed him and gave him something to drink.” This is related by the group.
  3. It is permissible for a fasting person to be in the state of being sexually defiled (Janaba) in the morning. (At the time of Fajr): All he has to do is to perform Ghusl (Complete Ritual Bathing) and his fasting is valid.
  4. It is permissible to use all kinds of perfume while fasting except bukhoor (incense) for its better to avoid it.
  5. It is permitted for the fasting person to pour water over one’s self and submerse one’s self in water to cool one’s body etc. In the Sahih Al Bhukari and Muslim, it is narrated from Aisha R.A. that the Prophet :saw2: would rise in the morning on a fasting day and then would perform Ghusl (A complte ritual bathing).
  6. It is permissible for the fasting person to apply kohl or eye drops or anything also to the eyes as the eyes are not a passageway to the stomach.
  7. If one is overcome and vomits unintentionally he does not have to make up the day later on or person the acts of expiation. Abu Hurairah reported that the Prophet :saw2: said: “Whoever is overcome and vomits its not to make up the day.” This hadith is related to Ahmed, Abu Dawud, At-Tirmidhi, Ibn Majah.
  8. It is permitted for the pregnant and nursing woman if they fear for their child to break their fast and make up the missed days later after Ramadan if they can do so.
  9. **The Night of Power (Qadr): **The night of power is the most virtous night of the year. Allah SWT said in the Qur’an: “We revealed it on the night of power. What will tell you what the night of power is? It is better than thousand months.”
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****General Words Of Advice

The best provision for a person to carry with him for the day of Resurrection is repentance from sins, and strong determination to do good deeds and to meet his Lord with a sound heart, to fast and pray in this holy month with hope for Allah's reward and fear from His punishment.

Additional words of advice:

  1. To perform sincere repentance to Allah from all sins; the conditions of which are to refrain from the sinful act, feel remorse or regret and intend never to return to the sins again.
  2. To guard one's hearing, sight and tongue from all sinful acts.
  3. To perform regularly the non obligatory prayers (supererogatory) prayers (Nawafil and Sunnah).
  4. To make effort to perform the obligatory prayers in congregation in the Masjid.
  5. To make effort to witness the call of prayers and the congregational prayers with the Imam in the Masjid and to be always in the front row in the prayer.
  6. To memorize some verses (ayahs) from the Qur'an and hadeeth of the Prophet everyday of Ramadan.
  7. To keep ties or maintain good relations with close relatives or near kin.
  8. To regularly observe remembrance (Dhikr) in the morning and evening or Durud prayers.
  9. To give charity to the poor or needy even though by giving a small amount or quantity.
  10. To attend religion classes or Islamic lectures.
  11. To make prayers at the time of breaking the fst using the general supplications.
  12. To perform itikaf or seclusion in the masjid during the last ten days of Ramadan.
  13. To make effort to observe the Eid prayers.
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Peace brother lethal kamikaze

I think you may need to rephrase the above sentence, but I'm sure you are saying something other the way it currently reads post #25

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sentence rephrased.

:jazak: