How to Fast

How to Fast — Easy Fiqh of Fasting is a practical guide to Islamic fasting in Ramadan based on al-Fiqh al-Muyassar. It explains the foundations and rulings of the fast for beginners, readers seeking a refresher and those who want to study the subject in greater detail.

The book covers the definition and pillars of fasting, its ruling, obligatory and voluntary fasts, virtues and wisdom, conditions, exemptions, and how the start and end of Ramadan are determined. It also addresses intention, actions that invalidate the fast, recommended and disliked acts, and making up missed fasts. Further sections introduce I’tikāf and discuss contemporary questions including smoking, toothpaste and paying Zakāt al-Fiṭr in cash.