Question: السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته I have a question which mostly occurs to many people. If someone has a habit of biting his nails, chewing them and swallowing which is a detestable action of course and one should try to stay away from. He does this whilst fasting intentionally or subconsciously. Will the fast be broken? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi … [Read more...]
Does swallowing vomit which is less than full mouth nullifies ones fast?
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March 12, 2025 by
Question: Assalamualaikum wa rahmatullah wa baraktuh mufti sahib Sometimes when fasting i have an issue where I burp and a small amount of vomit comes up the throat. But before it can exit the throat into the mouth area I deliberately swallow it back down. Does this necessitate qada and/or kaffarah? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. If a person involuntarily burps or belches, and a small amount of … [Read more...]
Feeding non-Muslim workers in Ramadhan
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March 12, 2025 by
Question: Assalamualaykum. We normally give our non muslim workers breakfast and lunch throughout the year. The do not fast during the month of Ramadhan, can we still give them their meals during the daytime?? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. It is permissible to give food to non-Muslims workers during the daytime in Ramadhan.[1] However, out … [Read more...]
Using toothpaste whilst Fasting
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February 26, 2025 by
Question: Salaams. I was asking is my fast valid if I brushed using toothpaste at fajr time? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. Brushing teeth in itself will not nullify the fast as nothing is ingested but tasted. Accordingly, it will be makrooh to use toothpaste and should be avoided. One should use a miswāk instead. If any of the toothpaste is … [Read more...]
Fasting on the 15th of Shabaan
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February 13, 2025 by
Question: Salaam Mufti I heard some Molvis that follow Sheikh Yunus Jawnpuri saying that it is Bidah to fast on 15th Shabaan. He states that the Hadeeth of fasting on 15th Shabaan is fabricated. What is the response of the followers of the akaabir to this? Our Akaabir say its Sunnat to fast on 15th Shabaan. I dont think our Akaabir were so stupid not to know the difference between an acceptable Hadeeth and a rejected or fabricated … [Read more...]
Gender of the baby
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February 3, 2025 by
Question: السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته What about asking of knowing the gender of the baby ? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. It is not permissible to expose ones awrah (private area) for the sole purpose of checking up the gender. However, if it is done within the regular check-up, it will be … [Read more...]
