A fast begins from Fajr and ends at Maghrib. Types of Fasts A fast can be: Wajib (Obligatory) Fasts of the holy month of Ramadhan Qadha (make up) fasts of the holy month of Ramadhan Fast on the third day of Itikaf (Retreat in a…
In Islam, actions of a Muslim can be categorized into a few categories: Wajib Obligatory, necessary, incumbent. An act which must be performed. You will be rewarded for performing it and punished for neglecting it, e.g., the daily prayers, the fasting of Ramadhan. Haram Forbidden,…
What is Jihad? Jihad is derived from the root word ‘jahada’ which means to strive, to be diligent. From that comes another specific verb ‘jaahad’ which refers to striving, struggling or to fight against. It refers to the struggles and things we strive for. One…