Ramadan 2015: Spiritual, Legal, Health & Practical tips for Ramadan ~ Dr. Yasir Qadhi

The month of forgiveness, charity, du'a, fasting and reciting the Qur'an is soon upon us.

May Allah bless us all to witness the month of Ramadan and reap all it's blessings and mercy, ameen.

In this Ramadan preparation talk, Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi discusses:

• Legislation of fasting in the Qur'an
• Legal/Fiqh issues of Fasting/Ramadan
• Spiritual/religious tips and advice
• Health related tips and advice

Join Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi as he prepares us for the best Ramadan of our lives, in sha Allah!

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi covers:

Four (4) themes from the Ramadan verses from Quran. (Surah Baqarah 2:183-187). These are revelation of Quran, legislation of fasting (siyam), importance of Dhikr (remembrance of Allah) and Du’a (supplication - calling to Allah).

The importance of Quran was emphasized greatly here, since the revelation of the holy book appeared before the legislation of fasting in this sequence of verses.

These verses also include an astounding statement from Allah guaranteeing that Ramadan will be made easy for us, to reemphasize the point that it will not be made difficult.
In the Fiqh of Fasting, the shaykh summarized previous lectures briefly:

1) Following community in starting/ending Ramadan, don’t isolate yourself

2) Intimacy issues with spouses

3) What breaks the fast

4) Blood donation, accidental eating, throwing up, swallowing saliva, ear drops, dental work, gargling, brushing teeth, tasting food for family or chewing for baby

5) Who is excused from fasting?
Spiritual advice:

Setup daily routine and avoid over exhaustion in early days of Ramadan (over commitment on early days)

don’t waste time on Facebook, internet browsing,, Twitter, etc.

encouragement to attend the Masjid frequently, for daily 5 and evening taraweeh prayers

Recorded on 10th June 2015