RAMADAN 2026 || Everything You Need to Know About Fasting || Ustadh AbdulRahman Hassan

This lesson by Ustadh AbdulRahman Hassan introduces the chapter of fasting from Manhaj as-Sālikīn by defining ṣiyām both linguistically and Islamically. Linguistically, ṣiyām means to withhold, a meaning found in the Qur’an, such as in Sūrah Maryam where withholding from speech is described as ṣawm. Islamically, fasting is an act of worship done solely for Allah, requiring intention, and consists of withholding from the mufsidāt of fasting during the legislated time, from Fajr until Maghrib, as established by consensus and clear textual evidence. Ustadh AbdulRahman Hassan then explains that fasting Ramadan is not only obligatory but a pillar of Islam, supported by the Qur’an and Sunnah. He outlines who fasting is required from and discusses key fiqh issues in the chapter, including intention, ability, the fasting of children, and the ruling of someone who becomes obligated during the day in Ramadan, highlighting the scholarly differences on whether they must withhold and make up that day. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:30 Definition of Fasting (Sawm) 00:09:06 The Obligation and Pillars of Fasting 00:13:55 Prerequisites for Fasting (Puberty and Sanity) 00:19:12 Fasting for Children 00:24:28 Sickness and Ability to Fast 00:34:18 Sighting the Moon (Hilal) to Begin Ramadan 00:50:02 The Ruling and Time of Intention (Niyyah) 01:02:58 Fasting in Lands with Long Days 01:10:04 Intention for Voluntary Fasting 01:21:02 Five Groups with Valid Excuses to Break Fast 01:28:26 Rulings for the Traveler 01:37:12 Rulings for Menstruation and Postnatal Bleeding 01:45:16 Rulings for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women 01:56:18 Terminal Illness and Feeding the Poor (Fidyah) 02:04:04 The Four Foundations of Things That Break the Fast 02:12:40 First Foundation: Eating and Drinking 02:22:10 Second Foundation: Vomiting 02:36:18 Rulings on Ejaculation and Desire 02:41:13 Third Foundation: Sexual Intercourse (Kaffarah) 02:54:07 Fourth Foundation: Deliberately Breaking the Intention 02:59:13 Recommended Actions (Sunnah) and Disliked Acts 03:01:55 The Blessings of Suhoor 03:05:16 Etiquette of Breaking the Fast (Iftar) 03:10:47 Recommended Days to Fast (Arafah, Ashura) 03:14:19 Fasting Six Days of Shawwal 03:15:55 Fasting the White Days (13th, 14th, 15th) 03:20:06 Days Forbidden to Fast (Eid, Tashreeq, Friday specifically) 03:25:10 Rulings of I'tikaf (Seclusion in the Mosque) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abdu... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/AMA... Telegram: https://t.me/+c87I9vy6kqkxOWZk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rahmaniyyahofficial WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0... X (Formerly Twitter): https://x.com/UstAbdulrahman #abdulrahmanhassan #AlMadrasatuArRahmaniyyah #AMAR