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Fasting in the month of Ramadan is compulsory for every Muslim adult. The Arabic word sawm is used for fasting. The word sawm (plural siyam) means ‘to refrain’, but as an Islamic term, it means refraining from food, drinks and sexual activity from dawn to sunset. DURATION OF SAWM Fasting starts every day...

Short Answer: In Islam, marriage is a noble sunnah but not an absolute obligation. It becomes mandatory only when a person fears falling into sin without it. If someone can remain chaste and has no desire or need for marriage, staying unmarried is permissible and not haram. Marriage in Islam is...

Allah has sent a ram as a sacrifice to ransom for Prophet Ibrahim’s son Ismail (Peace be upon him). We sacrifice qurban in the name of Allah and distribute their meat among families, friends and poor. Several Muslim communities perform the `Eid Al-Adha sacrifice at homes or outdoor just outside homes. But...

Muslims may eat meat in majority-atheist countries if the meat likely comes from Jews or Christians, as permitted in Qur’an 5:5. The Prophet did not require Muslims to investigate slaughter details in such cases. However, halal-certified meat is still the better and more cautious choice when available. Islam teaches us...