Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  For the Shafi’i School: Is there qada for intentionally breaking a Sunna fast? What about breaking I’tikaf in Ramadan without a valid reason? Also, should I start over if I vowed to perform I’tikaf for three days but missed one unintentionally? Should this I’tikaf be accompanied by fasting? Answer […]

Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question There was this year of Ramadan when I knew I had broken 5 of my fasts, and I fasted 25-24 days. Although I am not sure whether I had reached the age of puberty, and I don’t remember whether I was 11 or 12 this year that I had […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani What Is the Wisdom behind the Celebration of Eid al Fitr? In this video answer, Shaykh Faraz explains why the gift of repentance and celebrating Eid are connected. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under renowned […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Can I take a shower when fasting? Does its steam affect my fast? Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat clarifies the permissibility of showering while fasting. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, […]