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When do I make the intention for a makeup Ramadan fast?

Posted on March 29, 2020March 30, 2020 by muslimacoaching

Question: When do I make the intention for a makeup Ramadan fast? Answer: Bismi Llahir Rahmanir Rahim Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuhu The intention is the internal resolve to perform an action. Its place is in the heart. The intention for...Read More

The ABC’s Of How-To-Fast

Posted on March 10, 2020March 24, 2020 by muslimacoaching

Bismi Llahir Rahmanir Rahim by Naielah Ackbarali Fasting is pretty straightforward. From a simplistic perspective, it consists of four key elements: Making the intention to fast.Refraining from doing anything that would nullify the fast.Observing the fasting time.Breaking the fast. Additionally,...Read More

Sunnas When Fasting

Posted on March 10, 2020March 24, 2020 by muslimacoaching

Bismi Llahir Rahmanir Rahim by Naielah Ackbarali There are specific actions that the Prophet ﷺ did while fasting, and there are actions that he ﷺ encouraged others to do when fasting. His advice often relates to: the pre-dawn meal (suḥūr),...Read More

Why Fast? Motivation From Revelation

Posted on March 10, 2020March 13, 2020 by muslimacoaching

Bismi Llahir Rahmanir Rahim by Naielah Ackbarali Fasting the month of Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam. As such, it is a tremendous act of worship, and engaging in it only makes the good qualities of a...Read More

What are the different types of fasts that I can perform?

Posted on March 8, 2020March 24, 2020 by muslimacoaching

Question: What are the different types of fasts that I can perform? Answer: Bismi Llahir Rahmanir Rahim Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuhu There are several types of fasts that a believer can intend to perform. Check out our courses...Read More

Menstruation Rulings Related To Ramadan

Posted on March 1, 2020March 24, 2020 by muslimacoaching

Bismi Llahir Rahmanir Rahim by Naielah Ackbarali The general ruling is that a woman is not permitted to fast any type of fast while she is in a state of menstruation (hayd) or lochia (nifas). The remainder of this article...Read More

If a woman’s menstruation ends before Fajr in Ramadan, but she hasn’t taken a ghusl yet, can she make the intention to fast and take a ghusl after Fajr?

Posted on March 1, 2020March 24, 2020 by muslimacoaching

Question: If a woman's menstruation ends before Fajr in Ramadan, but she hasn't taken a ghusl yet, can she make the intention to fast and take a ghusl after Fajr? Or does the ghusl have to be done before Fajr...Read More

Acts Of Good To Do In Ramadan

Posted on April 30, 2019March 10, 2020 by muslimacoaching

Bismi Llahir Rahmanir Rahim by Naielah Ackbarali The Prophet ﷺ said, “When Ramadan comes, the gates of Paradise are opened, the doors to the Hellfire are closed, and the devils are chained.” [Bukhari] From these words, we are taught...Read More

Who must fast Ramadan? Are there exceptions?

Posted on April 30, 2019March 24, 2020 by muslimacoaching

Question: Who must fast Ramadan? Are there exceptions? Answer: Bismi Llahir Rahmanir Rahim Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuhu Fasting the month of Ramadan is obligatory upon: every Muslim, who is mentally sane, and post-pubescent. Reaching Puberty A male child...Read More