Matters Related to FASTING

What the book is about

The book explains fasting based on the Qur’an, Sunnah, and the understanding of the Salaf, presented in a question-and-answer style that makes it easy to read and apply.

Main topics covered

• The virtue and purpose of fasting

• Conditions of fasting and the intention (niyyah)

• Who must fast and who is excused

• What breaks the fast and what does not

• Rulings on sickness, travel, pregnancy, breastfeeding

• Make-up fasts (qaḍāʾ) and expiation (kaffārah)

• Common mistakes during Ramadan

• Contemporary issues (medicine, injections, modern situations)

Style and approach

• Simple, direct, and evidence-based

• Uses clear proofs from authentic hadith

• Avoids unnecessary complexity

• Follows a Salafi methodology, often preferring the strongest scholarly opinion

Who the book is for

• Beginners and general readers

• Muslims seeking practical guidance for Ramadan

• Teachers and students looking for a quick reference

• Anyone wanting clear answers to everyday fasting questions

Overall, it’s a practical handbook designed to help Muslims fast correctly, confidently, and in accordance with authentic Islamic teachings.