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Bleeding gum and fast
I had taste of blood in my mouth for 1-2 seconds and swallowed it as I was in the mosque and couldn't spit it out. Will it break my fast or not?
I had taste of blood in my mouth for 1-2 seconds and swallowed it as I was in the mosque and couldn't spit it out. Will it break my fast or not?
Haris Khan
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Feb 26, 2026, 09:27 AM
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Is there a "minimal night length" for Ramadan timing?
I had a few discussions today regarding Ramadan (as it is ongoing now), and one of them was about the extreme places in the world where the sun does not set, or is up all the time. We found out that this is addressed by adhering to the time of a reference country. But then came the problem of places...
I had a few discussions today regarding Ramadan (as it is ongoing now), and one of them was about the extreme places in the world where the sun does not set, or is up all the time. We found out that this is addressed by adhering to the time of a reference country.
But then came the problem of places where the sun almost sets, then further south sets for a short time, and then the night gets longer and longer.
Is there a night length that makes the place "follow the local time"? I can hardly imagine this when the night is 10 minutes long, or one hour, but maybe 3 hours could be acceptable.
Is this regulated a way or another?
WoJ
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Feb 25, 2026, 05:23 PM
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Is it Fard on a 13 year old to fast in Ramadan?
Is it Fard on a 13 year old to fast in Ramadan? Asking for information
Is it Fard on a 13 year old to fast in Ramadan? Asking for information
Eesa Hussain
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Feb 20, 2026, 02:05 PM
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Eating medicine while fasting?
I have to eat anti epileptic medicine at 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM. This cannot be delayed not even for 10 minutes. So if I eat my medicine while fasting, will it make my fast makrooh?
I have to eat anti epileptic medicine at 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM. This cannot be delayed not even for 10 minutes. So if I eat my medicine while fasting, will it make my fast makrooh?
Taha Nadeem
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May 31, 2015, 08:11 AM
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Tablet during Ramadan
I have fasted for the past 5 years like this. Basically I take Sertaline tablets at 9am every morning. I am unwell ti change the timings as if I do I start to feel unwell. I take the tablet with a tiny bit of water and fast and pray for the rest of the day. Is my fast’s not accepted? Please can you...
I have fasted for the past 5 years like this. Basically I take Sertaline tablets at 9am every morning. I am unwell ti change the timings as if I do I start to feel unwell. I take the tablet with a tiny bit of water and fast and pray for the rest of the day. Is my fast’s not accepted? Please can you help as I really need to take this medication and I really want my fasts accepted.
Bethan Jane
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Feb 17, 2026, 10:04 PM
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What to prepare for first Ramadan?
Assalamualaikum, this year will be my first Ramadan, Alhamdulillah. I am just wondering on what/how I should prepare myself, and if there is anyway to obtain extra good deeds this Ramadan. Thank you to everyone who answers my questions.
Assalamualaikum, this year will be my first Ramadan, Alhamdulillah.
I am just wondering on what/how I should prepare myself, and if there is anyway to obtain extra good deeds this Ramadan.
Thank you to everyone who answers my questions.
Aziz Abdullah
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Feb 17, 2026, 01:51 AM
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Should people with mental health issues or disabilities do the fastings in Ramadan?
I know there are certain exceptions for who has to practice Ramadan, including exception for children, elderly people, travelers, menstruating women, pregnant women and the sick. But I was wondering if people with certain conditions like clinical depression, or problems like bipolar disorder or schi...
I know there are certain exceptions for who has to practice Ramadan, including exception for children, elderly people, travelers, menstruating women, pregnant women and the sick.
But I was wondering if people with certain conditions like clinical depression, or problems like bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, non-funcional Autists and people with Down Syndrome or any mental disability, should they also
Daniel
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Jan 10, 2025, 08:29 PM
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Fasting when 12
Salams to everyone.i have a question i am religious I’m 12 and have fasted full Ramadan for 3-4 years I’m in year 8 and there is someone same age who only aims for 10 is that allowed or not.
Salams to everyone.i have a question i am religious I’m 12 and have fasted full Ramadan for 3-4 years I’m in year 8 and there is someone same age who only aims for 10 is that allowed or not.
user124558
Feb 5, 2026, 09:52 AM
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swallowing excessive saliva while fasting will break your roza or not?
Asslam o alaikum to all of my brothers and sisters.. Well my question is that i have searched in google that when a person swallow his saliva while fasting is this breaks persons fast..? Everywhere it shows that swallowing saliva will not breaks persons fast but whenever i do sehri after sehri my mo...
Asslam o alaikum to all of my brothers and sisters.. Well my question is that i have searched in google that when a person swallow his saliva while fasting is this breaks persons fast..? Everywhere it shows that swallowing saliva will not breaks persons fast but whenever i do sehri after sehri my mouth suddenly filled with water till iftari so is this ok to swallow that much saliva?.. Most people do not fell that much saliva in their mouth as i do..Mostly i spit out but after 2 or 3 mint again my mouth fill with water.. Iam not good in english but i hope you get whatever i said. My question is only that is this ok to swallow that much saliva? But it's very hard for me to not to swallow saliva while praying salah in the month of ramadan.. We don't use tissues while praying salah so i swallow my saliva because there is no any other way of spitting out while praying salah specially in the month of ramdhan
Ahmed
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May 11, 2019, 12:58 AM
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Will my fast still count if I had thoughts on breaking it?
I was feeling extreme thirst while fasting today. I did not feel sick but I woke up only one hour before suhoor and I did not get to drink that much water. I had thoughts about breaking my fast to drink some or to drink a little and then continue fasting. I wasn't sure but after a while I was about...
I was feeling extreme thirst while fasting today. I did not feel sick but I woke up only one hour before suhoor and I did not get to drink that much water. I had thoughts about breaking my fast to drink some or to drink a little and then continue fasting. I wasn't sure but after a while I was about to, and then later on I changed my mind. I asked people online about it and when someone told me it is not a valid reason to, I decided not to and to just wait until maghrib. I am now continuing with my fast but I'm concerned if thinking this already broke it. Is my fast still valid?
z0193
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May 1, 2022, 08:06 AM
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Does kissing/touching a non-spouse female break the fast?
I understand that it is wrong to kiss or touch a woman that is not your lawful spouse but my question is : does it break the fast to touch, kiss, or do any non sexual acts with her ?
I understand that it is wrong to kiss or touch a woman that is not your lawful spouse but my question is : does it break the fast to touch, kiss, or do any non sexual acts with her ?
user128255
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May 1, 2020, 04:52 AM
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Is it right to measure the deeds we do to Allah and say it to another?
I joined a Ramadan competition recently. They award the winners by measuring the deeds we did to Allah and the person who has the highest points is awarded. Daily they update a form to fill, it basically consists of the number of Thahajjath rakaths prayed, juzu completed, number of dikrs done, amoun...
I joined a Ramadan competition recently. They award the winners by measuring the deeds we did to Allah and the person who has the highest points is awarded. Daily they update a form to fill, it basically consists of the number of Thahajjath rakaths prayed, juzu completed, number of dikrs done, amount of sadakah given, number of tharaweeh prayers. Based on the number we get points on daily basis. My point is, is it right to measure what we do to Allah and tell to them?
This question rose because I don't count the number of dikrs I do because I do it with pleasure and go countless, also I don't feel it's right to measure what we do to Allah because Allah SWT doesn't give us countless blessings not by measuring. It's just eternal is what I think.
I want to know whether this competition is right or wrong and if its wrong I am ready to quit at anytime.
Ilma
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Apr 16, 2021, 11:19 AM
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is my fast broken if i accidentally swallow water during wudu
after waking up for suhoor i was busy figuring out if something is haram so when i went to pray fajr there was 5 mins left and i went to go make wudu and while i was making wudu when i washed my mouth instead of spitting like i normally do i forgot to spit and i swallowed the water i noticed my mist...
after waking up for suhoor i was busy figuring out if something is haram so when i went to pray fajr there was 5 mins left and i went to go make wudu and while i was making wudu when i washed my mouth instead of spitting like i normally do i forgot to spit and i swallowed the water i noticed my mistake immediately and was worried about if my fast broke, this wasn’t on purpose because i was not thirsty and i didn’t put too much water
islamic2928
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Apr 19, 2021, 07:08 PM
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Are there 2 Laylatul Qadr or just one?
We all know that Laylatul Qadr is in one of the last 5 odd nights of Ramadan (21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th or 29th). And as Allah SWT explains it's significance in Quran as > The night of Al-Qadr is better than a thousand months [Al-Qadr 97:3] Also Allaw SWT explains that angels decends on this night in t...
We all know that Laylatul Qadr is in one of the last 5 odd nights of Ramadan (21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th or 29th). And as Allah SWT explains it's significance in Quran as
> The night of Al-Qadr is better than a thousand months [Al-Qadr 97:3]
Also Allaw SWT explains that angels decends on this night in the same Surah.
As there are different islamic dates around the globe. For example, if **Saudi Arabia has 20th Ramadan** night today, **in Pakistan we will have 19th night**. So when it will be **21st night in Saudi Arabia**, it will be 20th night in Pakistan. If let's say this year Laylatul Qadr comes on 21st night, we will have 20th night in Pakistan. Now my question is, **will there be 2 laylatul Qadars**. **One on 21st night in Saudi Arabia and one on 21st night in Pakistan (which will be the next night)** or there will be only one and the people in Pakistan will have to look it in the even nights. Will angels come on 2 different nights or just one night? Can anybody please explain? This question is in my mind since childhood and I never got a satisfactory answer.
As there are different islamic dates around the globe. For example, if **Saudi Arabia has 20th Ramadan** night today, **in Pakistan we will have 19th night**. So when it will be **21st night in Saudi Arabia**, it will be 20th night in Pakistan. If let's say this year Laylatul Qadr comes on 21st night, we will have 20th night in Pakistan. Now my question is, **will there be 2 laylatul Qadars**. **One on 21st night in Saudi Arabia and one on 21st night in Pakistan (which will be the next night)** or there will be only one and the people in Pakistan will have to look it in the even nights. Will angels come on 2 different nights or just one night? Can anybody please explain? This question is in my mind since childhood and I never got a satisfactory answer.
Faizan Khokhar
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May 1, 2021, 11:18 AM
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Was the Imam talking about Barzakh or Day of Judgment?
I read this [question][1]. I have often heard the Imam of my local mosque say the following: 1. During Ramdan and on the day of Eid, many people will be released from Hell by the mercy of Allah. 2. Also that, many people who die during a fast will enter Heaven. Does this mean, people (sinners) who h...
I read this question . I have often heard the Imam of my local mosque say the following:
1. During Ramdan and on the day of Eid, many people will be released from Hell by the mercy of Allah.
2. Also that, many people who die during a fast will enter Heaven.
Does this mean, people (sinners) who have passed away are spending time in Hell at present And good people are already spending time in Heaven? Please provide some clarity.
What I understand now is that, during the state of barzakh sinners will be punished by the angels (no to the extend as in Hell) and time will move very slowly for them until Judgment day. For the faithful believers, life in the state of barzakh will be pleasureful (not as pleasureful as in Heaven) and time will move very fast for them such that Judgment day will appear as tomorrow. Based on this, was the Imam actually talking about the mercy of Allah on Judgment day? Or was he talking about the state of barzakh?
0aslam0
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Jul 11, 2016, 07:18 AM
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Is it Haram to take my medicine while fasting?
I have to take two medications twice a day. One I was going to try to take during suhoor, but the other medication is a stimulant and if I take it too late or early I will not longer be able to sleep. I am supposed to take it at noon. I don’t want to miss out on Ramadan but I have pots now pots now,...
I have to take two medications twice a day. One I was going to try to take during suhoor, but the other medication is a stimulant and if I take it too late or early I will not longer be able to sleep. I am supposed to take it at noon. I don’t want to miss out on Ramadan but I have pots now pots now, and if I miss these medications I will only be able to lie in bed all day.
user90665
Mar 1, 2025, 07:04 PM
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Fasting On The Forbidden Days
Assalamu Alaikum. I have been fasting for the past 4 days in anticipation for Ramadan but I never realised until now that it is forbidden to fast halfway through Sha’ban. Will I be sinned for doing these fasts and are they invalid? Jazak’Allah Khair.
Assalamu Alaikum. I have been fasting for the past 4 days in anticipation for Ramadan but I never realised until now that it is forbidden to fast halfway through Sha’ban. Will I be sinned for doing these fasts and are they invalid? Jazak’Allah Khair.
Anika N
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Feb 27, 2025, 11:06 AM
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Can i hold saliva in mouth until im done praying?
When im fasting i tend to collect saliva in my mouth when im praying and when im done praying i spit it out. Unfortunately for me the taste of drinking water is very strong so i always feel like im swallowing water which is why i tend to collect saliva instead of swallowing it. Is my prayer acceptab...
When im fasting i tend to collect saliva in my mouth when im praying and when im done praying i spit it out. Unfortunately for me the taste of drinking water is very strong so i always feel like im swallowing water which is why i tend to collect saliva instead of swallowing it. Is my prayer acceptable? Or should i redo them?
user60063
Apr 9, 2024, 02:55 AM
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If a woman gets wet due to sexual thoughts during ramadan ,does it break her fast?
As I was fasting I had sexual thoughts and got aroused as I continued to be in that state, I got wet. I didn't masturbate or reach my climax ,I just changed my clothes and washed my private part normally. I searched a lot to get an answer but they're different opinions, **please help me and let me k...
As I was fasting I had sexual thoughts and got aroused as I continued to be in that state, I got wet. I didn't masturbate or reach my climax ,I just changed my clothes and washed my private part normally. I searched a lot to get an answer but they're different opinions, **please help me and let me know if I need to do ghusl to fast again ? And is my current fast in which I got wet ,is it accepted?**
gloden_hour
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Mar 7, 2025, 04:49 AM
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Commit masturbation in Ramadan
I always jena through my eyes,I mean watch those type videos and I done masturbation through my hands after that I leave it for 1 month maximum 4 months and Go to the prayers.After this I repeat it also repent and Ask forgiveness to Allah but now I commit masturbation in Ramadan I feel so guilty to...
I always jena through my eyes,I mean watch those type videos and I done masturbation through my hands after that I leave it for 1 month maximum 4 months and Go to the prayers.After this I repeat it also repent and Ask forgiveness to Allah but now I commit masturbation in Ramadan I feel so guilty to my self My question is, I mean I broke my promise again and again will Allah forgive me? Please help me brother I can't understand anything I want to escape from it what can I do also will Allah forgive me if I repent again does it affected my life and my wishes by my sins please help me. What can I do.i feel like iam literally broken I am from India
Kazi Ashique Ahmed
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Apr 25, 2021, 09:58 AM
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