Every woman should know this! Allah Almighty did not impose on His servant more than he could bear. In this sense, Islam is a religion of relief. Such a period, that is, in which certain types of worship are limited, for a woman is the menstrual cycle.
The Koran says: " They ask you about your periods. Say: "This is pain and discharge" ».
Prohibitions in worship at this time:
1. Perform prayer. Incomplete prayers do not need to be made up later.
2. Keep the fast. Mandatory posts must be reimbursed later.
3. Walk around the Kaaba during Hajj. Other rituals of Hajj are permissible.
It is reported that Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) said: “We set off on the journey with the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) and did not talk about anything except pilgrimage. When we reached the town of Sarif, my period began and I began to cry.
The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) came to me and asked: “Why are you crying?”
I replied: “I wish I hadn’t gone on pilgrimage this year.”
He said, “You must have started bleeding.”
I said, "Yes."
Then he said: “Verily, Allah has prescribed this for all the daughters of Adam, so do everything that pilgrims do, but do not circumambulate the Kaaba until you are purified”” (hadith reported by al-Bukhari and Muslim).
4. Have sexual intercourse.
5. Be in the mosque.
6. Touch the Koran.
Every woman should know her cycle schedule and follow it. The length of the menstrual period may vary. Scientists believe that the normal period lasts 6–7 days, the minimum is one day and one night (24 hours), and the maximum is 15 days.
Any bleeding beyond this period is considered abnormal and non-menstrual in nature (istihadah). On the 16th day, if the discharge has not stopped, you need to take a bath and begin performing regular duties. And if the discharge of blood lasted less than a day, the woman compensates for the missed fast and prayer as a debt, and she does not need to perform a full ablution, since this discharge is not considered menstruation, because it has not reached the minimum. If after 24 hours the discharge has stopped, the woman performs a complete ablution of the body, performs prayer, and fasts.
For a woman who has painful discharge, the solution is the same as for those with urinary incontinence. In these cases, the woman does not leave the prayer. But to do this, it first of all cleanses the site of blood release. Then he puts a cotton swab inside, after which he puts on a clean pad and puts on clean underwear.
Today, June 6, the majority of Muslims around the world will begin fasting in honor of the holy month of Ramadan, which will last 30 days. From dawn until sunset, believers cannot consume food, liquid, or indulge in entertainment. They must also refrain from profanity, abuse, and slander.
Below we have collected all the necessary information about the holy month of Ramadan, which will help believers fast correctly.
When is the holiday in 2016?
On the night of June 5-6, the Muslim holy month of Ramadan (Ramadan) begins, which will last 29 days in 2016 and end on July 4. Muslims around the world are required to abstain from eating and drinking, smoking and intimacy during the daytime. This post is called uraza.
What should you do during Ramadan?
Muslims fasting should spend time in worship, reading the Koran, abstain from sinful acts, use of obscene language and alcohol, perform good deeds, and help the poor. In addition to the usual five prayers, every night an additional prayer called “tarawih”, provided only during Ramadan, is performed individually or collectively.
Who can avoid fasting during Ramadan?
Travelers, nursing mothers who fear for their own or their child’s health, women during menstruation, as well as those who are sick, do not need to keep up. However, they need to “make up” the missed days at another time after the end of Ramadan. People with severe and chronic illnesses can feed one poor person for every day they miss.
Is it possible to keep your spirits up if you don’t read namaz?
Yes, fasting will be accepted even if the Muslim does not pray.
Does fasting count if you forget to drink water or eat something?
Yes, it counts. Eating food and liquids out of forgetfulness does not break the fast. As soon as you remember that you are fasting, you should immediately stop eating and drinking and continue fasting.
Is it possible to smoke while fasting?
During the daytime, when fasting is in effect, it is not possible. After breaking the fast it is possible, but not approved.
Is it possible to take a shower/bath during the day?
You can, but you should be careful not to swallow the water. It is also allowed to rinse your mouth and nose, but so that water does not get inside.
How to protect yourself from dehydration on hot summer days?
Dehydration is when the body loses a lot of water. If a fasting person engages in strenuous labor on hot days, he or she may experience high fever, diarrhea, dizziness, nausea, headaches, and other signs of dehydration. In order to protect your body, you need to stop drinking artificial drinks such as tea, coffee, soda. Most of them contain chemicals and caffeine that remove fluid from the body. Still water, green or herbal teas are best to quench your thirst. Before dawn, while eating and drinking, you can add a pinch of salt to the water, as it helps retain water in the body.
What foods should you eat to reduce stress on the fasting body?
In the morning, before starting the fast, you should not eat fried, fatty, salty, spicy or overly sweet foods, as they irritate the intestinal mucosa, are difficult to digest and can cause thirst during the day. Porridge is very well digestible, it has healthy fiber that will give you energy for the whole day. Eating raw or cooked vegetables has a beneficial effect on the body. Fermented milk products also improve intestinal function. It is better to start breaking your evening fast with dates, as they contain a huge amount of useful microelements and fructose, which will quickly restore the body; you can wash them down with water. And then start the meal.
What is fitr sadaqah?
Fitr Sadaqa is a small amount of money collected from Muslims only during the month of Ramadan. The proceeds from the fitr sadaq go to help the elderly, people with disabilities, families without breadwinners, orphans and the poor.
What important dates are there during and after Ramadan that you should not miss?
During Ramadan there is a special “Night of Destiny”. It should be spent in worship of God, since it is believed that on this night all the angels descend from heaven, and all sins are forgiven to the one who prays. It is believed that this night occurs on one of the last 10 days before the end of the month of Ramadan. According to the general agreement of the clergy, it was decided that the “Night of Predestination” in 2016 will be from July 1 to July 2. Eid al-Adha begins on July 5th. Also known as the Festival of Breaking the Fast and Eid al-Fitr. It is celebrated on the occasion of the end of fasting. It lasts three days, during which time people visit each other and lavish tables are laid out everywhere. Muslims need to visit relatives and spend these days with family and loved ones. After the end of the month of Ramadan comes the month of Shawwal, where believers can fast for an additional 6 days, and this is counted as if a person had fasted the whole year.
Islamic scholar Sherzod Pulatov answers the questions.
Only a few hours remain until the start of the holy month of Ramadan for all Muslims. This year it will last from May 27 to June 25, 2017.
On these days, Muslims all over the world will fast (in Turkic and Persian languages - Uraza, and in Arabic it is pronounced - Saum), that is, abstaining during the daytime from food and drink, marital intimacy, indecent thoughts, words or looks.
The information and advisory center “Hotline 114” on religious issues has collected for you the most common questions regarding the implementation of this pillar of Islam.
The questions are answered by Sherzod Pulatov, Islamic scholar, member of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan, ACIR expert, certified mediator (Peace Institute New York).
What is the significance of fasting in the month of Ramadan for Muslims?
Muslim fasting is divided into two types: obligatory and voluntary. Mandatory fasts include fasting in the month of Ramadan. And voluntary fasts include those observed by the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) at times other than the month of Ramadan and advised Muslims to observe it.
It should be noted that the important significance of fasting in Ramadan is given precisely by the fact that in this month a revelation began to be sent down to the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) - these are the first verses (ayat) of the Koran.
It is known that on one of the last ten days of the month of Ramadan the night of destiny begins. Prayers on this night are accepted and worship is equivalent to the worship of a thousand months, which is approximately 83 years. Many scholars suggest that it occurs on the night of the 26th to 27th month of Ramadan, even if there is information about its signs in reliable hadiths, no one can say with certainty about the exact date of the onset of this night.
The Koran speaks about this in Surah “Predestination”: “Verily, We sent it (the Koran) on the night of predestination. How could you know what the night of predestination is? The night of predestination is better than a thousand months. On this night the angels and the Spirit (Jabrail) descend with the permission of their Lord according to all His commands. She is safe until the dawn."
There are many hadiths (sayings) of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) about the importance of fasting. Thus, in a well-known hadith cited in the collection “Al-Bukhari”, in which Abu Hurayrah reports that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “The reward for every deed of the son of Adam increases from ten to seven hundred times.” The Great and Mighty Allah said: “Except for fasting. Verily, fasting is for Me, and I reward it. The slave leaves his passion and food for My sake, and the one who fasts experiences joy twice: when he breaks his fast and when he meets his Lord.”
In another hadith, also cited in the collection “Al-Bukhari”, it is reported from the words of Abu Hurayrah that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “ When Ramadan comes, the gates of Heaven are opened, the gates of Hell are closed, and the devils are put in chains.”
What evidence is there that requires Muslims to fast?
Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam and is obligatory for all Muslims. However, fasting is not a new obligation for Muslims that came with the advent of Islam, since its observance was prescribed to the peoples who lived in previous times, called in the Koran the peoples of the scripture (Jews and Christians).
This is stated in the Koran in Surah “The Cow” verse 183: “O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed for you, just as it was prescribed for your predecessors, perhaps you will be afraid.”
By fasting during this month, Muslims test the strength of their faith and show patience and the ability to control their desires and passions. Direct evidence of the obligatory observance of fasting is available both in the Koran and in the sayings of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him).
Thus, we can observe the injunction for obligatory fasting in the month of Ramadan in Surah "The Cow" in verse 185, which says: "In the month of Ramadan, the Qur'an was revealed - a right guide for the people, clear evidence from the right guidance and discernment. Those of you, whoever this month finds, should fast. And if anyone is sick or on a journey, then let him fast for the same number of days at other times. Allah desires ease for you and He does not desire for you to complete a certain number of days and make you exalted. Allah for guiding you to the straight path. Perhaps you will be grateful."
In the hadith cited in the collection "Al-Bukhari", it is reported from the words of Ibn Umar that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “Islam is based on five components: the testimony that there is no one and nothing worthy of worship except Allah Almighty; performing the obligatory five times prayer; payment of zakat; making a pilgrimage to Mecca; observing fasting in the month of Ramadan."
In addition to the above evidence, there are many verses in the Koran that talk about what rules are prescribed for observing fasting and there are a number of reliable hadiths that show how the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) observed fasting during the month of Ramadan, and also observed voluntary fasts in other months of the year.
Who is supposed to observe the Muslim fast, and is there an exception to the rule?
Fasting during the month of Ramadan is a mandatory requirement for every healthy, conscious, adult Muslim.
Elderly people and chronically ill people who are unable to fast for a year are exempt from fasting. They are obliged to pay (the so-called fidya sadaqa), that is, to feed one poor Muslim for each day of fasting. It is allowed to feed 30 people at the same time or in different times. Pregnant women and breastfeeding women may not fast, but are required to make up for it later.
Travelers or wayfarers are allowed not to fast during the month of Ramadan, but they are also required to make up for lost fasting within a year. According to the norms of Islamic law (Sharia), a traveler (musaffir) is considered a person who has traveled more than 88 km from his settlement in accordance with the rules of the Hanafi legal school. In addition, in order for a traveler to be allowed not to fast, it is necessary that the journey continues until the end of the day. Anyone who, while still at home, began to fast - that is, he set out on the road after the time of Fajr (morning prayer) - is not allowed to break his fast, that is, to break his fast.
Women are not allowed to fast during Ramadan during menstruation (haid) or postpartum bleeding (nifas). If a woman fasts during Haida or Nifas, it is considered a sin. Missed days of fasting will also need to be made up later.
Mentally ill and mentally retarded people, as well as children who have not reached the age of bulug (puberty, after which a person becomes an adult according to Sharia, for boys this is 12-15 years old, for girls – 9-15) do not fast.
However, days of fasting missed for such valid reasons will definitely need to be made up after the end of Ramadan (at any time during the year, but preferably before the start of the next Ramadan).
If a person has some kind of chronic disease that does not allow him to fast (for example, diabetes or a stomach ulcer, when one cannot go without food for a long time), and doctors have determined that his condition worsens from prolonged fasting, he is allowed not to fast .
In verse 184 of Surah "The Cow" it is stated as follows: “You should fast for a limited number of days. And if any of you is sick or on a journey, then let him fast for the same number of days at another time. And those who are able to fast with difficulty should feed the poor as an atonement. And if someone voluntarily does a good deed , then so much the better for him. But it would be better for you to fast, if only you knew!”
What actions violate fasting and how to make up for it?
As we said earlier, the fast is broken by menstruation and postpartum bleeding (if it occurs before sunset), which is replenished on another day during the year.
Sexual intercourse (whoever commits it during the day in the month of Ramadan is obliged to fast for 60 days in a row to atone for sin; whoever breaks the fast on one of these days is obliged to begin this fast again; a woman who enters into such a relationship not of her own free will must only compensate for the fast without atonement).
Intentional vomiting.
Deviation from the intention to fast, even if one has not broken the fast.
Food and drink (if a fasting person ate or drank out of forgetfulness, then his fast is not broken).
Smoking, chewing chewing gum, injections for the purpose of parenteral nutrition.
Intentional arousal with release of semen.
All of the above violations of fasting, which do not include atonement, are made up for on another day during the year.
What actions do not break the fast?
Bathing for cleansing from defilement or for another purpose. Injections (except for nutrients and vitamins) and eye drops. Eating food or water due to forgetfulness. Rinse your mouth and nose without swallowing water. Using the tip of the tongue to determine the taste of food during its preparation. Use of antimony. Swallowing saliva, dust and smoke. Bloodletting for medicinal or other purposes. Kiss of the wife (for those who are able to control themselves). Discharge from the genitals without ejaculation. On the night of the month of Ramadan, it is allowed to eat, drink and have sexual intercourse with your spouse.
What is fitr sadaqah and how to pay it?
All Muslims are required to pay fitr sadaqa (zakat al-fitr), which is paid for a man, a woman, a child, an adult, and even for a fetus in the womb (for Muslims only). Zakat al-fitr must be paid in the amount of one sa" of dates, barley, wheat, sultanas, rice or cheese. One sa" is equal to 2.4 kg. It is paid before people go out for Eid prayer (ayt namaz). You can pay it two days before the holiday. The head of the family pays zakat al-fitr for himself, his children, his wives and even for the child in the womb and distributes it among the poor, beggars, orphans and the needy.
In the hadith cited in the collection “Al-Bukhari”, it is reported that Ibn ‘Umar said: “The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) made it obligatory to distribute zakat al-fitr in the form of one sa' food. He made it obligatory for slave and free, man and woman, young and old from among Muslims, ordering it to be done before going out for the holiday. prayer."
At a meeting of the presidium of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kazakhstan, held in Ust-Kamenogorsk, the amount of zakat-ul-fitr for Muslims during Ramadan in 2017 was established. The amount of Zakat-ul-Fitra is determined taking into account the average price for wheat in the markets of each region of the country. By unanimous decision of the members of the presidium meeting, the amount was set at 300 tenge.
Is it permissible for someone who has a hard job not to fast?
Fasting itself is a difficult test for us. After all, the essence of fasting in Ramadan is to curb one’s passions and desires (nafs), to educate oneself through abstinence from food and drink, to be able to subordinate one’s instincts to reason, without being led by gluttony for the sake of Allah’s pleasure. Therefore, if a short-term refusal to eat and drink does not entail the danger of death or does not cause great harm to health, that is, does not lead to the fact that the fasting person may lose consciousness, then, due to minor inconveniences, give up the intention to fast and thereby break the command of the Almighty will be wrong.
Is it necessary to exclude the use of the Internet and mobile applications during Ramadan?
Nowadays, among Muslims who intend to fast, there is an opinion that during fasting it is necessary to isolate oneself from everything worldly, for example, not use the Internet and delete all mobile applications that may distract the fasting person.
Yes, of course, as we said earlier, fasting includes abstinence from worldly goods for a certain period of time, which includes daytime abstinence from food and drink, marital intimacy, indecent thoughts, words or looks, in general temporary renunciation from everything that the human soul loves, and from which a person receives pleasure and pleasure.
However, this does not mean that a person should completely disconnect from everyday life. During fasting, a Muslim must continue to work, work and do his other things, as he did on ordinary days, but adhering to the rules that are prescribed for the fasting person. It should be noted that a Muslim who adheres to fasting must first of all change his worldview along with his lifestyle, must try to become better and correct his shortcomings.
The same is true when using the Internet or mobile applications. If on ordinary days a Muslim spends time on the Internet or using applications pointlessly and uselessly for himself and those around him, then during fasting he needs to reconsider his interests and make every effort to direct the given time and the resources that he has for the benefit of his spiritual improvement and the benefits of others. For example, these same resources can be used for self-education, improving your moral qualities and spiritual enrichment. When communicating in the same mobile applications, do not fall into a meaningless conversation, as he did earlier, but, on the contrary, use this opportunity to do good deeds. During fasting, a Muslim must work on his mistakes and set himself up so that over the next year he can continue to behave in the same way as he did during the month of Ramadan.
Is it possible to fast for three days at the beginning of the month, three days in the middle and three days at the end?
Fasting during the month of Ramadan is obligatory for Muslims to observe in full, and exceptions exist for certain cases, which we have described in previous questions.
There is an opinion among the people that it is permissible to fast for three days in Ramadan, but there are no arguments allowing one to fast in this way in the holy month. This opinion among Muslims most likely formed in connection with the existence of hadiths that speak of a monthly three-day voluntary fast, which the prophet performed and advised his companions. For example, in the hadith cited in the collection "At-Tirmidhi", the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded Abu Hurayrah to perform three actions, one of which was a three-day fast in each month.
Another example, in the hadith cited in the collection “At-Tirmidhi”, it is reported that the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said to Abu Dharr, “If you fast for three days every month, then fast on the thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth.”
It is necessary to clarify that these hadiths were said about voluntary fasts in other months of the year. These hadiths are not related to the month of Ramadan, since one must fast for the entire month.
We were created for worship, and fasting is one of worship, and secondly, fasting itself rewards Allah. IN Koran you have probably seen many verses where it is said that Allah knows what is in our thoughts, what our intention is. But the angels cannot know this, they are witnesses of what is happening, they record our deeds, and the calculation will be made Almighty. That is why there is an opinion that angels cannot know the full reward for fasting, since they do not know whether this person fasted or not, with prayer everything is clear, when a person prays, it is visible, but fasting, how to define it? It is worth paying attention to the saying of the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, in which he said: “Every good deed of the son of Adam will be multiplied, and the smallest reward for a hidden good deed will be rewarded tenfold, but it can increase to seven hundred.”
Allah Almighty says in the Quran: “With the exception of fasting, for, verily, fasting is done for My sake, and I will reward for it, since a person refuses to satisfy his desires and food for My sake!”, this gives hope for a truly great reward.
Along with the above, fasting is a cleansing from committed sins. So, The Messenger of Allah said: “Whoever prays at night during Ramadan with faith and hope for a reward from Allah will have his previous sins forgiven,” and, importantly, it is good for health. Speaking about this, the Messenger of Allah said: “Fast, you will be healthy!”
Ramadan is a kind of catalyst; good deeds performed this month have a much greater degree of reward than those performed on other ordinary days. Therefore, most Muslims try to pray more during the month of Ramadan, give alms, pay zakat, and the wealthy go on umrah (minor pilgrimage). Good deeds done during Ramadan are more rewarding.
Fasting time
Fasting is observed from dawn to sunset throughout. You can eat before morning adhan. But taking into account that the correct time from the first dawn relative to what is written in the calendars, eating should be stopped 30 minutes before dawn, in order to protect yourself from spoiling the holiday.
The basis of observing the Uraza is to fulfill three main points:
Don't eat
Don't drink
Don't smoke, this applies to the first two points
Do not have sexual intercourse
Moreover, all three basics must be performed from dawn to sunset.
These points relate to the external manifestation of fasting, however, one must not miss the part that is not visible to others, but is also important for fulfillment in order for the fast to be correct.
It must be taken into account that during fasting You can’t swear, be hostile, talk idle, be more patient, merciful, and do not waste time on things that are useless from the point of view of Shariah.
Knowing the basics of the Eid, you can answer most questions that arise on the topic of fasting in the month of Ramadan. However, some questions require some explanation, which will be discussed in this article.
What spoils the post?
Violations of fasting are divided into two groups:
1. That which breaks the fast and requires its completion (kaza is the completion of the fast one day in one day) and atonement (kafarah is the obligatory observance of continuous fasting for 60 days for one day of deliberately broken fast. Who is not able to atone for the fast due to illness or infirmity, he is obliged to feed 60 poor people in one day of broken fasting).
1) Eating intentionally without any valid reason;
2) Intentionally committed sexual intercourse.
2. What breaks the fast and requires only replenishment:
1) Taking food or medicine due to illness;
2) Eating by mistake, that is, if you ate or drank after dawn, assuming that dawn had not yet come, or ate during the day, thinking that the sun had already set, but it turned out that it had not set yet. An example can also be given where a person mistakenly swallowed water while performing ablution;
3) Intentional vomiting;
4) Intentionally consuming an item other than food, such as dough, tree sap, or chewing gum;
5) The appearance of menstruation;
6) Ejaculation during love games.
What does not ruin fasting in the month of Ramadan?
1. Swimming. The Prophet, peace and blessings of the Almighty be upon him, advised to “drench yourself during fasting due to heat or thirst” (Reported by Ahmad, Malik and Abu Dawud)
2. Use of antimony. Anas reported that the Prophet used to use antimony during fasting.
3. Kiss your wife or husband while maintaining control over yourself. Aisha reported that the Prophet used to kiss and touch her during fasting.
5. Swallowing something that cannot be avoided (for example, your own saliva or street dust, etc.)
6. Tasting food when purchasing (or cooking) with the tip of the tongue.
7. Smell flowers or use perfume, etc.
9. You can continue your fast even while in junub (Junub is a state of defilement, after sexual intercourse and before bathing).
Also, after the end of menstruation or the postpartum period, a woman can begin to fast if the bleeding stops at night (any time before sunset).
In all the above cases, bathing can be postponed until the next morning and the fast will remain valid.
10. The one who forgets that he is fasting and starts eating or drinking. Most scholars said that in this case the fast does not deteriorate and is valid. Words are evidence Allah Almighty “O our Lord, do not punish us if we have forgotten or made a mistake.”
11. Involuntary vomiting. The Prophet said: “If anyone vomits involuntarily, his fast is not broken and he should not make up for (that day). But if anyone deliberately causes himself to vomit, then he must make up for (that day)". (Reported by Ahmed, Abu Dawud, At-Tirmidhi and Ibn Majah). In any case, a Muslim must fast for the rest of the day after vomiting.
When can you make up for missed fasting days in Ramadan?
Special provisions in Islam that relate to special days There is no post for reimbursement. But it should be taken into account that the most best solution this is making up for missed days in the fastest time possible best time for those who missed days. For example, if a person missed the month of Ramadan due to illness, then it is best for him, due to the nature of the illness, to make up days in winter time, When special labor fasting will not work for a person. If a person cannot fast in winter, then he needs to feed the poor for each day he misses.
Allah Almighty says in the Quran: “And if anyone is sick or on a journey, then let him fast for the same number of days at other times.” Quran, Surah al-Baqarah, 185 verse. Disabled, old and sick people who are not expected to recover and improve their condition, such as patients with asthma, diabetes, are allowed to replace fasting by feeding the poor (in accordance with feeding one poor person for one day of missed fasting). The concept of “to feed” in Muslim law means either in the morning or in the evening.
Marriage in the month of Ramadan
You can get married in the month of Ramadan, however, during daylight hours you cannot have a feast and the newlyweds cannot have sexual intercourse. There are also no prohibitions on performing nikah between two gayats.
Ramadan and pregnancy
A woman can keep her spirits up during pregnancy. But if the fast becomes the cause of malaise, impotence or insufficient nutrition for the child, and also the nursing woman has a fear of loss of milk or strength, then in this case they are allowed not to fast on the basis of the rule of Islamic law: “On the inadmissibility of causing harm and grave consequences.” But they must make up for the fast after the birth of the child, as well as feeding him - day after day of the missed fast. It should also be noted that it is not necessary to observe consistency in completing the fast. This is evidenced by the words of Ibn Abbas, may he be pleased with him Allah: “You can not take into account the consistency in making up for fasting, since Allah Almighty says in the Quran: “And if anyone is sick or on a journey, then let him fast for the same number of days at other times.”(that is Allah did not indicate that the sequence of missed days must be observed for the specified reasons. You can first fast one day, and after a week - another missed day of the month of Ramadan). Koran, Surah al-Baqarah, 185 verse. The same applies to a woman who has not fasted for several years due to consecutive births and breastfeedings. Ibrahim An-Nahghi said: “Even if the second Ramadan comes, then it is necessary to keep both fasts (obligatory and compulsory), and fasting cannot be replaced by feeding the poor. Aisha, may he be pleased with her Allah, said: “It happened that I could only complete my fast in the month of Sha’ban.” Section “Completing the fast”, “Sahih Bukhari”, hadith No. 1849, Sahih Ibn Hibban, hadith No. 3516. The position of pregnant and lactating women is equal to the position of the traveler and the sick (temporary permission to interrupt the fast due to difficulty), so they should definitely complete the fast , whenever it is and cannot be replaced by feeding the poor, like a traveler.
Intimate relationships in the month of Ramadan
If you have read about the basics of fasting, then the ban, as you understand, on sexual intercourse applies to daylight hours of the month of Ramadan. At night, spouses are allowed to have intimacy without restrictions, but within the limits permitted by Sharia.
Get pregnant in Ramadan
There are no prohibitions on pregnancy (due this month) in Islam. On the contrary, some couples who were unable to get pregnant in normal months became pregnant in this month. This can be associated with diligent worship in the month of Ramadan and with asking forgiveness for sins.
Masturbation in Ramadan
This action is prohibited in Islam, according to Islamic scholars. The only time a person can resort to this prohibition is if there is a high probability of committing adultery. But it should be taken into account that the action itself is forbidden, but is chosen as less dangerous than adultery. Masturbation spoils the fast.
Wet dream in Ramadan
Ejaculation that occurs in a dream does not spoil the fast, even if it happened during the daytime.
Periods in Ramadan
A woman cannot fast during her period - it is prohibited. Although there are methods to delay the onset of menstruation by taking pills. This option is possible, although it is worth leaving everything as it is, because in this case, even without fasting, the woman fulfills the command Almighty, for which he will receive an award.
Smoking in Ramadan
Smoking breaks the fast, and this action is not appropriate for a Muslim. If earlier it was possible to say that smoking cannot be regarded as haram, now, when cigarette packs say that smoking kills or causes cancer, we can say with confidence that smoking is haram. Because it causes damage to health, even death.
Injections in Ramadan
In this case, injections are divided into vitamin injections and injections for other purposes, for example, painkillers. Injections with vitamins and glucose spoil the fast, but injections necessary to maintain normal life or painkillers are allowed and they do not spoil the fast.
Death before compensation for missed post
If a person died before he had the opportunity to make up for the missed fast, then he is supposed to be given fidia (especially if it was bequeathed by the deceased), or food, or the amount of money that the kazy established for a certain region.
What is undesirable to do during fasting?
1. It is not advisable to stay in water or a bath for a long time, as there is a possibility of water entering the body;
2. Engage in lovemaking (hugs and kisses);
3. Gargle;
4. Perform bloodletting, as this can weaken a person so much that he will have to break his fast;
5. Taste food.
6. Swallow your saliva, previously accumulated in the mouth
What is advisable to do during fasting?
Performing the Tarawih prayer collectively. It is performed after the obligatory night (Isha) prayer.
Observing Suhoor (eating before dawn). Even if you don’t feel like eating, it’s best to drink at least a couple sips of water. The Messenger of Allah said: “Eat before dawn, for at that time there is grace” (Al-Bukhari);
Break your fast as quickly as possible. The Messenger of Allah said: “People will be in good health as long as they hurry to break their fast” (Al-Bukhari);
When breaking the fast, it is advisable to contact To Allah with a prayer. It is reported that Abdullah b. Amr reported that the Messenger of Allah said: “The prayer of a fasting person when he breaks his fast is not rejected.”
Perform as many prayers as possible and turn to Allah as often as possible;
Dedicate more time to reading and studying Holy Quran. The Messenger of Allah read the Quran most of all, especially in the month of Ramadan (Al-Bukhari).
Thank Allah for the opportunity to fast during Ramadan.
Lent great event in the life of the Orthodox Church. Fasting is good for health, in connection with this, many women have a question: is it possible to fast on critical days and during menopause?
In the life of every woman, there are critical days every month and sooner or later a new stage in life begins, and this stage is called -. Nature frees a woman from childbearing, but she does not cease to be a woman. In this new period for her, she must special attention pay attention to your health and nutrition as well. So the question arises? Are Lent and women's problems compatible?
Fasting and menopause
During menopause, a disruption occurs in the hormonal system, and many women begin to gain weight. To prevent this from happening, women adhere to a diet. And Lent is a great incentive to lose weight.
With the onset of menopause, doctors advise women to give up alcohol, sweets, spices, coffee, and salt. Conversely, they advise eating more greens, drinking juices, herbs and green tea.
In order not to harm your health and reduce the likelihood of illness, you need to follow simple rules:
- 1. Eat small meals several times a day
- 2.If an acute attack of hunger occurs, you need to eat some fruit or nuts.
- 3.You should avoid mayonnaise and sauces.
All these rules are also typical for fasting. So, menopause is not an obstacle to fasting! In addition, menopause is not a disease, but a new stage in a woman’s life. So, Lent and women’s problems, called “menopause,” can meet Easter hand in hand.
The only thing is that if a woman does not feel well or has any chronic diseases, it is better to abstain from fasting.
Fasting and critical days
Lent and the women's problem: are critical days compatible? Is it possible or not to fast during menstruation?
Those who have read the Bible know that this is not written in the Bible, nor is it written about fasting itself. And as for the clergy, opinions differ here.
Some believe that it is impossible, others say that it is possible. Who to believe?
Menstruation is different for all women, and if yours is long and bleeding, it is better to avoid fasting these days.
Here's what Islam says about this
Lent and women's issues are viewed differently in Islam. What does Islam say about this?
“A woman’s fast during menstruation is invalid and she is prohibited from observing it. Therefore, when a woman menstruates, she breaks her fast and, after purification, fasts for the same number of days as she missed.”
Fast for your health, but don’t forget that the main thing is spiritual cleansing - spiritual purity and pure thoughts!
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