[In accordance with the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ] it is recommended for the one fasting to eat dates at suhoor and iftaar.
Category: Scholars
Praying taraaweeh at home
Is it permissible for a man to pray the taraaweeh prayer at home during the great month of Ramadhaan, and not go to the masjid?
The taraaweeh prayer at home
With the advent of the month of Ramadhaan, when the time for the taraaweeh prayer arrives, should I go to the masjid or pray [the taraaweeh prayer] at home?
Praying the taraaweeh prayer at home
He asks: “What is the ruling on praying taraweeh (night prayers) in Ramadhaan for a man praying alone in his home?
Keep a watchful eye over them
Staying at home is a great opportunity to fulfil the obligation of protecting oneself and [one's] family from the Fire, by teaching them [about their religion] and disciplining them [upon their...
The importance of exercising patience
Exercising patience whilst waiting for relief [from the trial] is an act of worship, for indeed, Allaah is most generous in giving.
Even if we dislike remaining in our homes
Obedience to the ruler in the prohibition of venturing out [of the home] is included in the statement of the Prophet ﷺ
Regarding 'umrah badal on behalf of the deceased
Some of the scholars say that the Prophet ﷺ granted permission for the hajj to be performed on behalf of the deceased - without [specifically mentioning] the 'umrah.
'Umrah badal and hajj badal on behalf of the frail elderly
[Regarding] the 'umrah, is it permissible to do so on behalf of another if the person is unable [to do so himself] due to an illness?
Hiring someone trustworthy to do hajj badal and 'umrah badal
My mother died whilst I was young, and so I hired someone trustworthy to perform hajj on her behalf.

