Q: I live in a Muslim country and saw the crescent of Ramadan myself but it was not officially announced by the government. What should I...

Q: If we do not see the moon on what should be the 1st night of Shawwal (30th evening of Ramadan), what should we do? A: If you began...

Q: What do we do if the moon for Shawwal is sighted and we have only fasted 28 days? A: If the moon for Shawwal is sighted on the 29th...

Q: How do I pray salat al-Eid? A: It is to be prayed as two rakʿahs before the sermon. Takbīr is made in the first rakah (after the...

Q: Where should Eid prayer be held? A: Eid prayer should be held outdoors in a nearby open area. Source: Bidayat al-Abid #Eid #Prayer...

Q: When does Eid prayer begin? A: The ‘Eid prayers are communal obligations. Their times are like that of Ṣalāt al-Ḍuḥā. The window...

Q: Can I give money for zakat al-Fitr A: You can must give one ṣāʿ of wheat, barley, dates, raisins, or dried yogurt. The best is dates,...

Q: When do I have to pay zakat al-fitr? A: Zakat al-fitr becomes obligatory at sunset on the night of ʿEid al-Fiṭr, is permissible before...

Q: Who has to pay zakat al-fitr? A: Zakat al-Fitr is obligatory upon every Muslim to pay for themselves and on behalf of every Muslim...

Q: Can I leave the masjid during ittikaf to get dinner or change my clothes? A: Ittikaf is invalidated by leaving the masjid without...

Q: Can I make ittikaf in my local masjid or does it have to be in one of the 3 holy mosques? A: Ittikaf must be made in a masjid that...

Q: When can I make ittikaf? A: It is recommended to make Ittikaf all year with emphasis on the last 10 days of Ramadan. Source: Bidayat...