The main difference between Zakat al-Fitr and Obligatory Zakat (Zakat al-Mal) lies in their purpose, amount, eligibility, and timing. Here’s a breakdown: 1. Zakat al-Fitr (Fitrana) Purpose: A purification for the fasting person and a way to help the poor celebrate Eid. Who Must Pay: Every Muslim (including dependents) who has enough food for the […]
Category Archives: Ramadan
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Summary Whoever fasts six days of Shawwal will have recorded for him a reward as if he had fasted a whole year. For more, please see the detailed answer. Is Shawwal fasting obligatory? Fasting six days of Shawwal after the obligatory fast of Ramadan is Sunnah Mustahabbah, not wajib. It is recommended for the Muslim to fast […]
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Praise be to Allah. It was proven from the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) that he enjoined zakaat al-fitr on the Muslims, one saa’ of dates or one saa’ of barley, and he commanded that it be given before the people went out to the (Eid) prayer. In al-Saheehayn […]
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Source: al-ibaanah.com Translator: isma’eel alarcon The Night of Al-Qadr occurs in the last ten nights of Ramadaan during an odd night (i.e. 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th or 29th). However the scholars differ as to if it is fixed to one of these odd nights every year or if it changes every year to a different […]
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Ittihaaf Ahlil-Eemaan bi Duroos Shahri Ramadaan Al-Ibaanah. com (site is down) All praise be to Allaah for His blessings and generosity. He has blessed us by allowing us to reach the month of Ramadaan and enabling us to do good deeds by which we can draw nearer to Him. And may the peace and blessings […]
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Author:’Abdullaah Ibn Saalih Al-Fawzaan Source:Ahaadeeth As-Siyaam: Ahkaam wa Adaab (pg. 133-135) Translator:isma’eel alarcon (for al-manhaj.com) ‘Aa’ishah (raa) said: “When the last ten days (of Ramadaan) would come, the Prophet (Sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa Sallam) would spend his night in worship, wake his family (at night), exert himself and tighten his Izaar (waistcloth).” [1]This hadeeth is proof that the last ten […]
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Author:’Abdullaah Ibn Saalih Al-Fawzaan Source:Ahaadeeth As-Siyaam: Ahkaam wa Adaab (pg.63-65) Translator:isma’eel alarcon (al-manhaj.com) Abu Umaamah (radhi Allaahu anhu) reported that the Prophet (Sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa Sallam) said: “Recite the Qur’aan for indeed it will come on the Day of Judgement as an intercessor for its Ashaab (those who read, memorize and implement it).” [1] This hadeeth indicates […]
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48 Su’aalan fis-Siyaam (binothaimeen.org) Al-Ibaanah.com From the recently released Al-Ibaanah Book publication “Lessons on Fasting, Taraaweeh & Zakaat + 48 Questions & Answers on Fasting” Question 2 Question: Is there a specific number (of rak’aat) for the Night Prayer or not? Answer: There is no specific number (of rak’aat) that one is obligated to abide by when […]
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Author:’Abdullaah Ibn Saalih Al-Fawzaan Source:Ahaadeeth As-Siyaam: Ahkaam wa Adaab (pg. 13-15) Translator:isma’eel alarcon (for al-manhaj.com) Abu Hurairah reported that the Messenger of Allaah (Peace be upon him) said: “Ramadaan has come to you – a blessed month. Allaah has made it obligatory on you to fast in it. During this month, the gates of heaven are […]