The Pillars of Fasting
Date: 2008-02-15
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Identifier: http://www.quraan.com/index.aspx?&tabid=39&artid=113
Language: en
Subject: ramadhan
Title: The Pillars of Fasting
Created on: Thu Nov 08 09:38:03 -0500 2007
Updated on: Fri Feb 15 15:33:53 -0500 2008
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Abstract: ... Tafsir Tawhid Tazkiyah Ibadah Aqidah Seerah Fiqh Bidah Sisters Ramadhaan Science Ramadhaan The Pillars of FastingBy: Abu Bakr Jabir Al-Jaza'iryFrom: Minhaj Al-Muslim© Dar-us-Salam 1. An-Niyyah (Intention): It is the resolve of the heart to fast in carrying out the command of Allah The Mighty and Majestic, or to draw near to Him. This is due to the statement of the Prophet : "Deeds are judged by their intentions."[Al-Bukhari] If the fast is an obligatory fast, then the intention must be made during the (previous) night, before Fajr time (the first crack of dawn). This is due to the Prophet's statement: "One who does not... [Full Article...]

