In the Name of Allaah the Most Gracious The Most Merciful

Al-Siyaam

70 Matters Related to Fasting

Book by Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid

Contents

Introduction

Definition of Siyaam (fasting)

Ruling on fasting

The virtues of fasting

The benefits of fasting

Etiquette and Sunnah of fasting

What should be done during this great month

Some of the ahkaam (rulings) on fasting

How the onset of Ramadaan is determined

Who is obliged to fast?

Travellers

The sick

The elderly

Niyyah (intention) in fasting

When to start and stop fasting

Things that break the fast

Rulings on Fasting for women