Fasting

A lecture in English delivered by Sh. Bilal Philips in which he explains the virtues of fasting and the manners of the fasting person.

This is an in-depth resume of the essential rules and laws on the Fiqh of fasting designed to provide the reader with explanation for both spiritual and physical significance and uniqueness of this remarkable act of worship. Sheikh Shu`aib clarifies major point on fasting. His focus is relevance of this....

A short article in English in which the author shows some points and rules related to observing and seeing the Hijri calendar's crescent.

A fatwa in English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed (may Allah preserve him) answers the following question, "When can I start fasting six days of Shawwal, since we have annual leave right now?"

An article in English in which Imam Ibn Rajab Al-Hanbaly shows the virtues of fasting in Summer, with mentioning the proofs from the Quran, Prophetic tradition, and Companions' sayings about the virtues of fasting.

A lecture delivered in English by Sh. Abu Osama Adh-Dhahaby to handle some issues about Ramadan month such as sighting the crescent, conditions of fasting, innovations revolving around the fast, misconceptions many Muslims have concerning the fast and Ramadan, and rules and etiquette of Eid.

A small book in English in which Sh. Ibn Uthaimeen (may Allah have mercy on him) talks about how to use the month of Ramadan and achieve the maximum possible benefit in it. He talks about the spirit of the various acts of worship so that we used to perform....

An article in English in which Sh. Khalid ibn Ali Al-Mushayqih shows some contemporary acts that break our fasting, during his explanation of Chapter of Fasting from "Zad Al-Mustaqnea"

The Fasting of Ramadan: a reference that simplified all matters pertaining to the fast and Ramadan in this short and concise treatise.

An article in English in which Dr. Bilal Philips handles the issue of fasting. He shows that fasting was prescribed in all religions and that fasting is one of the best righteous deeds. Afterwards, he mentions the levels of fasting as follows: Ritual, physical, medical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual one.

This is a booklet that briefly addresses the rulings of Fasting, including a clarification of the categories of people relative to the obligation of fasting, the immeasurable benefits of fasting, and things that nullify fasting. We will also address the benefits and rulings pertaining to Zakah.

A lecture in English in which Sh. Mahmoud Reda Murad shows the Islamic perspective on making the intention at night to fast the next day and talks about making the intention verbally.