Ṣawm (Fasting)

Ramaḍān FAQs

Q1: Is it necessary to make an intention (niyyah) for each fast daily or one intention (niyyah) at the beginning of Ramaḍān suffices for the entire month? A: It is necessary to make niyyah daily for...

Using Eye Drops and Nasal Spray Whilst Fasting

Question: Assalamu alaykum wr wb Respected Mufti, Is it permissible to use eye drops and nasal spray due to hay-fever whilst fasting? What if my hay-fever intensifies whilst fasting? Will I be...

Verbalising Niyyah (Intention) for Fasting

Question: Salaams…Is it ok to make the verbal intention in our own language such as English, Urdu etc. when keeping a Ramadan fast? Jazakallah Answer: In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the...