In Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh), the majority of scholars agree that any form of sexual activity, including masturbation, invalidates the fast, regardless of whether ejaculation occurs or not. The act of masturbation is seen as a physical and psychological stimulation that may lead to ejaculation orRead more
In Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh), the majority of scholars agree that any form of sexual activity, including masturbation, invalidates the fast, regardless of whether ejaculation occurs or not. The act of masturbation is seen as a physical and psychological stimulation that may lead to ejaculation or disrupt one’s state of fasting, and it goes against the principles of self-control and purity that fasting is meant to uphold. It’s essential to maintain the sanctity of the fast during the daylight hours of Ramadan or any other fasting day, refraining from all forms of sexual activity and other actions that break the fast. If someone intentionally engages in sexual activity or masturbation during fasting hours, their fast is considered invalid, and they are required to make up for that day by fasting another day after Ramadan. It’s important to seek guidance from a knowledgeable Islamic scholar or religious authority if you have specific questions or concerns about fasting and its rules, as interpretations may vary among scholars and schools of thought.
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Fasting Time: Fasting in Ramadan starts at Fajr, which is the break of dawn. This is the same for both the Hanafi and Shia traditions. Ending Time: Fasting ends at Maghrib, which is at sunset. This timing is consistent for both the Hanafi and Shia traditions. Hanafi Tradition: In the Hanafi traditioRead more
- Fasting Time: Fasting in Ramadan starts at Fajr, which is the break of dawn. This is the same for both the Hanafi and Shia traditions.
- Ending Time: Fasting ends at Maghrib, which is at sunset. This timing is consistent for both the Hanafi and Shia traditions.
- Hanafi Tradition: In the Hanafi tradition, Iftar (breaking the fast) should be observed immediately at the time of Maghrib, corresponding to the actual sunset.
- Shia Tradition: In the Shia tradition, there is a slight delay in Iftar. Shia Muslims often wait a few minutes after the actual sunset before breaking their fast. This delay is known as “Iftar-e-Mustahabb” and is considered recommended.
- Surah Al-Baqarah (2:187): Here is the complete translation of Surah Al-Baqarah (2:187):
See less“It has been made permissible for you the night preceding fasting to go to your wives [for sexual relations]. They are clothing for you and you are clothing for them. Allah knows that you used to deceive yourselves, so He accepted your repentance and forgave you. So now, have relations with them and seek that which Allah has decreed for you. And eat and drink until the white thread of dawn becomes distinct to you from the black thread [of night]. Then complete the fast until the sunset. And do not have relations with them as long as you are staying for worship in the mosques. These are the limits [set by] Allah, so do not approach them. Thus does Allah make clear His verses to the people that they might become righteous.”
This verse in the Quran provides guidance on fasting during Ramadan. It permits sexual relations during the night of fasting and emphasizes abstinence during the fasting hours of the day. It also underscores the importance of observing Allah’s limits and striving for righteousness through fasting.