Fasting Archive

Every year, a while before the beginning of the month of Ramadan, some statements and announcements are released that specify the day on which the blessed month of Ramadan starts. Similarly, several days before the end of Ramadan, they publish announcements declaring the last day of Ramadan and the day of ^Id al-Fitr.

It is highly recommended to fast six days of the month of Shawwal, as this is a praiseworthy act that results in abundant reward. However, it is not required to fast for six days continuously without any interruption. One can fast according to convenience at any time during the month.

The month of Ramadan is a great opportunity for tone to gain a great deal of reward. Reward is earned by performing this obligation in worship and obedience to Allah, and by performing many of the recommended (sunnah) deeds. Let the person not waste his time during this blessed month.

It is recommended (sunnah) to break one’s fast as soon as one is sure the maghrib (sunset) has begun.

Remaining are just a few days that will pass in the blink of an eye, then the month of repentance, mercy, goodness, abstinence, generosity and blessings shall come to us. 

The obligation of fasting the month of Ramadan begins upon the occurrence of one of two matters: To sight the crescent of Ramadan after the sunset of the 29th day of Sha^ban (the month directly preceding Ramadan) or, if the crescent is not seen, Completing thirty (30) days of Sha^ban.

The integrals of fasting are two: 1- To make the intention each night to fast the following day of Ramadan. Making the intention at night to fast the following day of Ramadan means to have the intention in one's heart to fast during the night preceding the fasting day, i.e., after sunset and before the dawn of the following day. Sometime during that time, the person must make the intention to fast the following day. This must be done each night for the following day of fasting. As related by at-Tirmidhiyy, An-Nasa'iyy, and others.

O Slaves of Allah, the month of forgiveness-Ramadan has arrived. This is the month of abstinence from worldly pleasures, the defiance of desires, and the month of pure intentions. So, move towards occupying your days and breaths with the acts of obedience to Allah; because the one who doesn’t spend his spare time in matters that benefit him, will end up wasting his time in matters that do not benefit him.

Fasting during the month of Ramadan is an obligatory and great worship. It is among the best acts of obedience. In Fasting there is a great reward. Imam al-Bukhariyy related the Qudsiyy Hadith that the Prophet ﷺ said that Allah The Exalted said: