Fasting

Description

A Comprehensive Guide to the Jurisprudence of Ṣawm

This authoritative book by Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Muhammad Taqi al-Modarresi offers one of the most detailed and accessible guides on the Islamic jurisprudence of fasting (ṣawm). Drawing upon the Qur’an, the Sunna, and deep juristic insight, this work addresses not only the fundamental obligations of Ramadan fasting but also hundreds of real-life questions encountered by believers in various personal, medical, and exceptional circumstances.

From Qur’anic Foundations to Contemporary Rulings
Beginning with the spiritual and Qur’anic philosophy behind fasting—emphasizing taqwa (piety) and nearness to Allah—the book methodically explores the conditions, intentions, and invalidators of fasting. It covers over 100 detailed rulings on cases such as use of medications, injections, sexual activity, intentional and unintentional nullifiers, and complex scenarios involving travel, menstruation, janāba (ritual impurity), and health conditions.

Everyday Issues, Deep Juridical Clarity
Readers will find practical guidance on using inhalers, eye drops, glucose drips, menstrual delays, chewing gum, brushing teeth, steam exposure, and more. It also explains the rules of qaḍāʾ (making up missed fasts), kaffāra (expiation), and combining intentions for different types of fasts (obligatory, recommended, nadhr). The book includes rulings specific to youth, the elderly, pregnant and nursing women, travelers, and patients with chronic conditions.

For Scholars, Students, and the General Public
Whether you’re a student of fiqh, an imam, or an ordinary believer navigating personal challenges during Ramadan, this book is an invaluable reference. It provides clear answers based on Grand Ayatollah al-Modarresi’s verdicts, supported by prophetic traditions and Qur’anic verses.

Fasting is more than a legal manual—it is a practical spiritual guide helping Muslims worldwide fulfill this pillar of Islam with confidence, clarity, and devotion.