Explanation

• Aitekaaf during Ramadan is Sunnah Muakkadah (an emphasized Sunnah).
• It is highly recommended.
• It is usually observed during the last 10 days of Ramadan.
• The purpose of Aitekaaf is to devote oneself to worship, prayer, and remembrance of Allah.
• It was the regular practice of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Last verified on 07-07-2026

Explanation

• Fasting in the month of Ramadan was made obligatory on 10th Sha'ban, 2 A.H.
• Ramadan fasting is the 4th fundamental pillar of Islam.
• The purpose of fasting is to develop piety, self-control, and sacrifice of body and soul.

Last verified on 06-07-2026

Explanation

• Soam (صوم) literally means “to avoid something” and “to leave something.”
• In Islamic terminology, Sawm means fasting, i.e., to abstain from food, drink, and other things from dawn to sunset.
• Fasting (Sawm) was made obligatory in the 2nd Hijri year.

Last verified on 01-07-2026

Explanation

Explanation

• The word “Fast” (Saum / Sawm) literally means “to prevent” or “to abstain.”
• In Islam, it refers to preventing oneself from food, drink, and sinful acts.
• It is an important act of worship in Islam.
• It in Islam is observed during the month of Ramadan.

Last verified on 25-04-2026

Explanation

Fasting during the month of Ramadan was made obligatory (wajib) during the month of Sha'ban (8th Month)

Fasting was the 4th fundamental pillar of Islam

Explanation

Eid al-Fitr also called the "Festival of Breaking the Fast"

Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan,

and is celebrated during the first three days of Shawwal,

Explanation

لفظ "صوم" کا مطلب ہے کسی چیز سے رکنا یا باز رہنا، خاص طور پر روزہ رکھنے کے دوران کھانے، پینے اور دیگر مادی خواہشات سے۔

اس کا استعمال عموماً رمضان کے روزوں کے حوالے سے ہوتا ہے۔

Explanation

Fasting (Sawm) is used as Kaffarah (expiation) for certain sins like breaking an oath or intentionally breaking a fast in Ramadan.

The Quran prescribes fasting for 60 consecutive days as Kaffarah in specific cases.

Explanation

In the Quran and Bible, it is mentioned that the nation of Hazrat Musa (Moses, A.S.) fasted for 40 days as an act of repentance and devotion to Allah (God).

Key References:

Quran (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:51, 7:142) – Mentions Musa (A.S.) fasting for 40 days on Mount Sinai while receiving the Torah.

Bible (Exodus 34:28) – Confirms Moses fasted 40 days and nights without food or water.