Question: Assalaamu ‘alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakaatuh. Hope you’re well. If a person living in Africa sends his Sadaqatul Fitr or Fidya to a poor person in Pakistan and pays according to the Sadaqatul Fitr rate of Pakistan, will his Sadaqatul Fitr/Fidya be discharged? Or is it necessary for him to pay according to the rate of the country in which he resides (i.e., Africa) even though it is being given to a poor person in … [Read more...]
Paying Sadaqat ul-Fitr/Fidya According to Another Country’s Rate
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Using toothpaste whilst Fasting
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February 19, 2026 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...]
Biting Nails Breaks Fast Or Not?
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February 19, 2026 by
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...]
Feeding non-Muslim workers in Ramadhan
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February 19, 2026 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...]
Necessity of Sawm if Haidh Ends Right Before Subhus Sādiq
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February 17, 2026 by
Question: Please explain the ruling for fasting regarding a woman whose menstrual cycle (of less than ten days) ends before the Fajr time sets in such that she does not have sufficient time to perform Ghusl. Will she have to fast that day? I found the following two books to be contradicting. Birgivis Manual – “PRECEPT 8: The time it takes to take a purificatory bath (ghusl) is considered part of the menstrual or lochial period if it ends … [Read more...]
Can a woman wear shoes during Saee?
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February 17, 2026 by
Question: Can a woman wear shoes during Saee for umrah? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ʿAlaykum Wa-Raḥmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh ʿUmrah is an act of worship characterized by humility and devotion. Therefore, when there is no genuine need, it is preferable to perform saʿy without shoes, as this is more in keeping with the spirit of humility. However, if a person experiences pain or hardship … [Read more...]
