Ramadan

When does Ramadan 2027 start? Astronomical forecasts point to 9 February 2027 for the first fast in Bangladesh and 10 March for Eid al-Fitr. Here is how the date is confirmed, the Rajab and Sha'ban timeline, and how to prepare.

Ramadan · 8 hours ago

What are the rules for the sick, travellers, pregnant and breastfeeding mothers and the elderly in Ramadan? Who makes up missed fasts, who pays fidya, how much it is and when qada must be done, explained with Quran and authentic hadith references.

Ramadan · 9 hours ago

What are the virtues and importance of Ramadan? The month of the Quran, open gates of Paradise, forgiveness of sins, the Ar-Rayyan gate and Laylatul Qadr, with authentic hadith references, plus how to make your fast more than going hungry.

Ramadan · 10 hours ago

Does an injection, insulin, inhaler, saline drip, blood test, endoscopy or dental treatment break the fast? Clear answers based on the International Islamic Fiqh Academy resolution and scholars' views, in one place.

Ramadan · 10 hours ago

How should you prepare for Ramadan? A 15-point checklist covering repentance, make-up fasts, voluntary fasts in Sha'ban, learning the rulings, a daily routine, health and budget planning, with Quran and hadith references.

Ramadan · 11 hours ago

The Taraweeh niyyah in Arabic and in your own language, the popular dua recited after every four rak'ahs and the munajat with transliteration and meaning, what scholars say about them, the short-surah method and a step-by-step guide.

Ramadan · 11 hours ago

The dua for breaking the fast in Arabic, with transliteration and meaning. Which dua is authentic and which is weak, why the moment of iftar is a time when prayers are answered, the sunnah of dates, and the reward for feeding a fasting person, with hadith numbers.

Ramadan · 11 hours ago

What breaks the fast, and what doesn't? Clear answers on eating by mistake, vomiting, saliva, injections, eye drops, smoking, wet dreams and drinking during the azan, with Quran and hadith references.

Ramadan · 11 hours ago

Is your Ramadan fast valid if you skip Taraweeh? Short answer: yes. Taraweeh is an emphasised sunnah, not a condition of the fast, but missing it means missing great reward. Learn the ruling, rak'ah count, timing, history and hadith references.

Ramadan · 12 hours ago

What is the niyyah (intention) for fasting, must it be said aloud, when should it be made, what does the common Arabic intention mean, how to intend a voluntary fast, and which dua to read at iftar, with hadith references.

Ramadan · 13 hours ago