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Answers: 18Moon Sighting & Confirmation of the Beginning of the Month
Why are the Muslims not united in their fasting?
Difficulty in sighting the moon in industrialized areas
Can You Make Intention to Fast after Fajr?
It is essential to make the intention to fast the month of Ramadan at night before Fajr. It is not sufficient to start fasting during the day without the intention.Who is the person of good character whose statement about sighting the moon may be accepted?
They live in Holland – with whom should they start fasting?
Do different times of moonrise matter, and what should Muslim communities in the West do
Do You Fast 31 Days if Traveling in Ramadan?
If a person starts fasting in one country and travels to another where Ramadan began later, they must continue fasting until the local community observes `Eid. This may result in fasting 31 days. However, if they move to a country where Ramadan ends earlier, they should break the fast with the locals and make up missed days later.Differences in moon sighting between countries and its effect on those who travel from one to another
Can You Treat a Toothache While Fasting?
It is permissible to treat your toothache and apply paste and the like to the gums whilst fasting, but that is subject to the condition that you do not swallow it.It is not permissible to differ from the people of the city with regard to fasting and Eid
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