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Posts published in “Fiqh”

This section includes articles on Islamic law, legal history, and the principles of jurisprudence.

Tasks and Secrets Associated With Fasting

By Ibn Qudāma al-Maqdisī and Ibn al-Jawzi [1] Translated by Shaykh Musa Furber [2] Know that fasting contains a distinctive characteristic not found elsewhere. It is being ascribed to Allah Mighty and Majestic, where He (Transcendent is He) says, “Fasting is Mine, and I give reward for it.” This ascription suffices as honor, just as the Kaʿba is ascribed to Allah Most High when He says, “And purify My house” (al-Hajj, 26). Fasting has superiority because of two concepts. The first is that fasting is a secret and an internal action that no one sees, so showing-off does not enter…