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The Fiqh of Fasting

In the name of Allaah, the most Merciful, the Bestower of mercy Definition of Fasting (Siyaam) Linguistic definition: To abstain from something. Islamic definition: Worshipping Allaah by abstaining from food, drink and other actions which invalidate a person’s fast, from true dawn to sunset. The pillars of Fasting 1. A sincere intention (Niyyah). 2. Abstaining […]