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Menstruating Women and Ramadan

How to Make the Most of Ramadan When You Are Unable to Fast

Menstruating women are not supposed to fast during Ramadan, nor are they to do the daily five prayers, and the nightly Teraweeh prayers. During Ramadan, for many Muslims, fasting and praying are the primary activities. For a menstruating Muslim woman, losing five to six days of Ramadan can be a disconcerting event. How can a Muslim woman increase her worship of Allah when she is menstruating? Some women may even feel a certain resentment, and wonder why fasting and prayers are prohibited for them when they menstruate. Is it because they are unclean? No!

The answer is simple.

While blood itself is considered a material impurity (najas), a menstruating woman or one with post-natal bleeding is considered to be in a state of ‘ritual impurity’ (hadath). This distinction, which can be found in any basic text of Islamic jurisprudence, is not insignificant. Being in a state of ritual impurity really has no deeper connotation or implication as to a person’s worth or standing before Allah. Both men and women are at times in this state, and ritual purity (tahara) and ritual impurity are interesting concepts that are not always connected with what we would normally consider ‘filthy’ or ‘clean.’ For example, one can perform tayammum, literally dusting one’s hands and face with earth, and then legally be considered in a state of ritual purity. There is even a hadith in which ‘Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) narrates that at a time when she happened to be on her menses, the Prophet (peace be upon him) rested his head on her lap in a moment of repose, and even recited from the Qur’an. If she were truly impure in the ordinary understanding of the word, would our noble Prophet have rested on her in such a way?

Being in a state of ritual impurity, therefore, does not necessarily mean one is ‘unclean’ in the conventional use of the term. Accordingly, the related prohibitions do not necessarily imply that one is forced to be distant from Allah and the means of getting close to Him. If this premise were true, then all acts of worship and communication with the Divine would have likewise been made prohibited, like saying dhikr (certain formulations of remembrance) with the tongue and making du`a’ (supplication). These are very intimate spiritual actions which put a person in direct connection and communication with Allah, yet are allowed for us during this time.

All these things strengthen the idea that the restrictions during menstruation and post-natal bleeding are an expression of Allah’s mercy and kindness towards us, more so than as a type of forced estrangement from Him. They can be regarded as a dispensation, to allow us an interim for comfort and rejuvenation while in a state of physical weakness and tiredness. This may also lead us to return to salah, fasting and reading Quran with renewed energy, interest and passion.

Source: http://www.suhaibwebb.com/personaldvlpt/worship/fasting-ramadan/closed-doors-and-opened-eyes/


While menstruating Muslim women are prohibited from ritual prayer and fasting, there are many other things they can do to increase their worship of Allah during this period.

1) Dhikr - remembrance of Allah.

2) Dua - continuing to supplicate Allah

3) Online Islamic Studies to gain Islamic knowledge

4) Helping out mother/sisters in cooking iftar meals for the family or community

5) Reading the Quran

Some people argue that a menstruating woman should not touch the Quran, or recite the Quran.

So can a Muslim woman indeed read the Quran while menstruating? There are different schools of thought on this.

Some scholars including Imam Malik believe that the menstruating woman is allowed to read the Qur'an during her period. This opinion is also reported from Ahmad Ibn Hambal and is one of Imam Shafi'e 's opinions about this matter. But this is in contradiction with the majority of the scholars who forbid her to read the Quran while in her period. But we believe that the most preponderant and sound opinion is that it is lawful for her to recite the Qur'an from her memory or read from a Mus'haf provided she does not touch the Mus'haf directly. As for making Du'a, she is allowed to make Du'a while in her menstruation period anytime during the day or the night. There is no disagreement over the last issue.

Today, we have online resources to avail of. A menstruating woman can listen to Quran recitation via many online resources many with translations of the Arabic, without having to touch the actual book (Quran).

Allah knows best, and may you all have a fruitful and productive Ramadan, InshaAllah.

8 Recommended Acts While Fasting

The number of beneficial acts that we can perform during Ramadan is limitless. But there are 8 acts that should, at a minimum, be performed during Ramadan.

The following are recommended (mustahab) acts of fasting that should be performed during the month of Ramadan:

1. SUHUR

The suhur is the pre‐dawn meal (which should be taken before the beginning of Fajr). Anas, may Allah be pleased with him, narrated that the Messenger of Allah, said: “Take the suhur for there is blessing in it.” (Bukhari & Muslim)

Abu Sa’id Al‐Khudri, may Allah be pleased with him, narrated that the Messenger of Allah, said: “The suhur is a meal of blessings, so do not leave it, even if one of you just takes a [gulp] of water, since Allah sends mercy and His angels who seek forgiveness for those who take suhur.” (Ahmad)

2. HASTENING TO BREAK THE FAST (IFTAR)

It is recommended that the person fasting breaks his fast (iftar) as soon as the sun
sets. Sahl Ibn Sa’d, may Allah be pleased with him, narrated that the Messenger of Allah, said: “The people will not cease to be upon good as long as they hasten in breaking the fast.” (Bukhari & Muslim)

3. BREAKING THE FAST WITH DATES

The Messenger of Allah, used to encourage the breaking of the fast with dates and if they were not available, then with water. Anas, may Allah be pleased with him, said: “The Messenger of Allah used to break the fast with fresh dates before praying, and if not with fresh dates then with old dates, and if not with dates then with some mouthfuls of water.” (Ahmad)

4. TO MAKE DU’A AT THE TIME OF BREAKING THE FAST

Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, narrated that the Messenger of Allah said: “Three supplications are answered: the supplication of the fasting person,
the supplication of the one who is oppressed and the supplication of the traveller.” (Ibn Majah)

Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, narrated that the Messenger of Allah said: “There are three whose supplications are not rejected: the fasting person when he breaks his fast, the just ruler and the supplication of the oppressed.” (Tirmidhi)

Indeed when the Messenger of Allah broke his fast, he used to say: “The thirst has gone, the veins are moistened and the reward is certain, if Allah wills.” (Abu Dawud)

5. INVITING OTHERS TO IFTAR

The Messenger of Allah said: “He who gives food for a fasting person to break fast, will receive the same reward as him, except that nothing will be reduced from the reward of the fasting person.” (Ahmad)

6. GENEROSITY AND STUDYING THE QUR’AN

It is recommended to be generous (in spending from one’s wealth) and to read the Quran at all times but especially in the month of Ramadan. Ibn Abbas, may Allah be pleased with him, said: “The Messenger of Allah was the most generous of all people especially in Ramadan when Jibra’il used to come to him. He used to meet Jibra’il on every night of Ramadan and study the Quran with him.” (Bukhari)

7. STRIVING IN WORSHIP OF THE LAST TEN DAYS OF RAMADAN

Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, narrated that the Messenger of Allah said: “The Messenger of Allah used to exert himself in the last ten nights more than he would at other times.” (Muslim)

8. REFRAINING FROM ACTS WHICH ENDANGER THE FAST

One should refrain from every act which will endanger the fast and make it devoid of any rewards and benefits. The Messenger of Allah encouraged the Muslim who fasts to display noble manner; to be far from foul speech and evil actions; and abstain from rude and obscene talk. Two acts which should be carefully avoided in his month are falsehood and ignorant and indecent speech.

Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, narrated that the Messenger of Allah said: “Whoever does not abandon falsehood in word and action then Allah the Mighty and Majestic has no need that he should leave his food and drink.” (Bukhari)

In the context of indecent speech, Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, also narrated that the Messenger of Allah said: “Fasting is not [merely abstaining from eating and drinking, rather it is [abstaining] from ignorant and indecent speech, so if anyone abuses or behaves ignorantly with you, then say: ‘I am fasting, I am fasting.’” (Ibn Khuzaimah)

Source: Fasting & Ramadan: The Essentials, SM Hasan Al‐Banna

Ramadan in Pictures 2011

The Holy Month of Ramadan began on Monday, August 1, 2011 for most Muslims around the world. Take a look of how Muslims around the world heralded Ramadan, and how they are practicing fasting and other beneficial acts (such as charity, contemplation of God) during Ramadan.

Ramadan in Pictures 2011

Muslims attend mass prayer session "Tarawih", which marks the beginning of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, at Istiqlal mosque in Jakarta, July 31, 2011. Muslims around the world abstain from eating, drinking and conducting sexual relations from sunrise to sunset during Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar.
Source: REUTERS

A Palestinian vendor hangs decorations for the upcoming holy month of Ramadan at a market in Jerusalem's Old City July 31, 2011. Muslims around the world abstain from eating, drinking and conducting sexual relations from sunrise to sunset during Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar. The Dome of the Rock on the compound known to Muslims as al-Haram al-Sharif, and to Jews as Temple Mount, is seen in the back.
Source: REUTERS

A man sells pickles ahead during a preparation for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, at the downtown market area in Amman July 31, 2011. Muslims around the world abstain from eating, drinking, and sexual relations from sunrise to sunset during Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar
Source: REUTERS

A Palestinian woman stands under decorations for the upcoming holy month of Ramadan near Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City July 31, 2011. Muslims around the world abstain from eating, drinking and conducting sexual relations from sunrise to sunset during Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar.
Source: REUTERS

Tourists stand under decorations for the upcoming holy month of Ramadan at a market in Jerusalem's Old City July 31, 2011. Muslims around the world abstain from eating, drinking and conducting sexual relations from sunrise to sunset during Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar.
Source: REUTERS

A vendor arranges limes on display as Jordanians shop in preparation for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, at the downtown market area in Amman July 31, 2011. Muslims around the world abstain from eating, drinking, and sexual relations from sunrise to sunset during Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar.
Source: REUTERS

Jordanians shop in preparation for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, at the downtown market area in Amman July 31, 2011. Muslims around the world abstain from eating, drinking, and sexual relations from sunrise to sunset during Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar.
Source: REUTERS

Jordanians shop in preparation for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan at the downtown market area in Amman July 31, 2011. Muslims around the world abstain from eating, drinking, and sexual relations from sunrise to sunset during Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar.
Source: REUTERS

Jordanians shop in preparation for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, at the downtown market area in Amman July 31, 2011. Muslims around the world abstain from eating, drinking, and sexual relations from sunrise to sunset during Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar.
Source: REUTERS

Muslim women attend mass prayer session "Tarawih", which marks the beginning of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, at Al Akbar mosque in Surabaya, East Java July 31, 2011. Muslims around the world abstain from eating, drinking and conducting sexual relations from sunrise to sunset during Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar.
Source: REUTERS

Jordanians shop in preparation for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan at the downtown market area in Amman July 31, 2011. Muslims around the world abstain from eating, drinking, and sexual relations from sunrise to sunset during Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar.
Source: REUTERS

Children play next a man praying before mass prayer session "Tarawih", which marks the beginning of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, at Istiqlal mosque in Jakarta July 31, 2011. Muslims around the world abstain from eating, drinking and conducting sexual relations from sunrise to sunset during Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar.
Source: REUTERS

Muslim woman attend mass prayer session "Tarawih", which marks the beginning of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, at Al Markaz Al Islami mosque in Makassar, South Sulawesi July 31, 2011. Muslims around the world abstain from eating, drinking and conducting sexual relations from sunrise to sunset during Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar.
Source: REUTERS

Muslims attend mass prayer session "Tarawih", which marks the beginning of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, at Istiqlal mosque in Jakarta, July 31, 2011. Muslims around the world abstain from eating, drinking and conducting sexual relations from sunrise to sunset during Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar.
Source: REUTERS

Jakarta, July 31, 2011
Source: REUTERS

A Koran is seen next to Egyptian men as they rest at a mosque in Cairo July 31, 2011. Millions of Muslims worldwide will celebrate the beginning of the holy fasting month of Ramadan on Monday, August 1. Ramadan is where Muslims around the world abstain from eating, drinking and conducting sexual relations from sunrise to sunset during Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar.
Source: REUTERS

Women shop at a supermarket in preparation for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, in the Old City of Sanaa, Yemen July 31, 2011. Muslims around the world abstain from eating, drinking and conducting sexual relations from sunrise to sunset during Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar. After six months of mass protests seeking to end president Ali Abdullah Saleh's 33-year rule, demonstrators vow to continue their sit-in at Taghyeer square over the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan.
Source: REUTERS

A man walks past a sign with the words "He will not leave" scrawled below a picture of president Ali Abdullah Saleh in the Old City of Sanaa, Yemen July 31, 2011. Muslims around the world abstain from eating, drinking and conducting sexual relations from sunrise to sunset during Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar. After six months of mass protests seeking to end president Ali Abdullah Saleh's 33-year rule, demonstrators vow to continue their sit-in at Taghyeer square over the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan.
Source: REUTERS

Hajj Abdullah, a Yemeni man in his eighties, eats "maloujeh" bread as shop vendors prepare for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, in the Old City of Sanaa, Yemen July 31, 2011. Muslims around the world abstain from eating, drinking and conducting sexual relations from sunrise to sunset during Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar. After six months of mass protests seeking to end president Ali Abdullah Saleh's 33-year rule, demonstrators vow to continue their sit-in at Taghyeer square over the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan.
Source: REUTERS

A woman walks past a shop selling spices and vegetables in preparation for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, in the Old City of Sanaa, Yemen July 31, 2011. Muslims around the world abstain from eating, drinking and conducting sexual relations from sunrise to sunset during Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar. After six months of mass protests seeking to end president Ali Abdullah Saleh's 33-year rule, demonstrators vow to continue their sit-in at Taghyeer square over the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan.
Source: REUTERS

Palestinians shop at a market in Gaza City ahead of the holy month of Ramadan July 31, 2011. Muslims around the world abstain from eating, drinking and conducting sexual relations from sunrise to sunset during Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar.
Source: REUTERS

An officer of Malaysia's Islamic authority uses a telescope to perform "rukyah", the sighting of the new moon of Ramadan, in Putrajaya outside Kuala Lumpur July 31, 2011. Muslims scan the sky at dusk in the beginning of the lunar calendar's ninth month in search of the new moon to proclaim the start of Ramadan, Islam's holiest month, during which observant believers fast from dawn to dusk. Muslims in Malaysia begin the Ramadan fasting month on Monday.
Source: REUTERS

Darawish Sufi dance group performs a traditional dance to celebrate the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan during the Ajyalouna Festival in Beirut July 30, 2011. Muslims around the world abstain from eating, drinking and conducting sexual relations from sunrise to sunset during Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar.
Source: REUTERS

A man sells pickles ahead of the fasting month of Ramadan at the Shorja wholesale market in central Baghdad July 30, 2011. Ramadan is the ninth and holiest month in the Islamic calendar, during which Muslims around the world abstain from eating, drinking and sexual relations from sunrise to sunset.
Source: REUTERS

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Ramadan Pictures Visual Celebration

The Ramadan pictures below have been submitted for an international competition that is ongoing right now. It is not too late for anyone interested in participating in this Ramadan photography competition. Some details of this competition is below.

To find out more, go to: https://www.facebook.com/RamadanPhotography

The International Ramadan Photography Competition will showcase the skills and imagination of professional photographers around the world as they share their techniques and personal anecdotes about cultural and religious traditions during Ramadan.

Ramadan is not only considered to be the most spiritual month in the Islamic calendar but is also a time for families and friends to reunite in peace, prayer and piety. Fasting from sunrise to sunset as a form of spiritual cleansing, self-discipline and empathy for the less fortunate, Muslims during Ramadan practice tolerance, forgiveness and perform good deeds. It is in this spirit that all talented photographers are invited to share their best photography in a unique and unprecedented 30-day visual celebration that will educate and enlighten thousands of viewers around the world.

The competition is open to talented photographers around the world over the age of 18. Cash prizes will be awarded and winners will have their photos published online and in print. Subject categories include: Spiritual, Social & Everything Else. Participants are encouraged to photograph people in prayer, holy places, mosques, iftar and suhoor foods, family gatherings, or even an inspiring shot of natural beauty and landscape taken during the month of Ramadan.


Ramadan Celebrated in Pictures

Name: Naushad Ali
Title: Waiting for Iftar under the shades

Name: Muhammad Mustafa
Title: Preparing his kid for Prayer.
Description: It's Prayer time, teaching your kid Ablution to take his first steps for "Salat" which is one of the 5 Pillars of Islam.
Place: Egypt

Name: Marlon Bautista
Entitled : Sharing
I think Sharing perfectly matches with the spirit of Ramadan: I can see people share their Iftar meals with families and friends, Every Mosque you will find Muslims sharing their food with the poor and elder scholars share their religious teachings.

Name : Aya Shweiki

Name: Salim Al-Harthy
Title: Towards the Mosque
Woman in Abaya rushing to mosque for prayers
Place: Oman - Muscat

Name: Salwa Ali
Title : Colors of Hardwork
Location : Pakistan
Story: Regardless of the conditions,
Whether it be the blazing heat of the sun
Or the desire for cold water while he fasts
The need to earn money and feed his family
Will surely be rewarded by Allah
More than any reward he is given during this lifetime

Name: Meutia Faradilla
Story of the photo : There's tradition in my city (Bandung, Indonesia) called "ngabuburit." It's the time before iftar where people hang around the city, doing things. Most of them are looking for foods for iftar. In this photo, the man sells food, the kind that we will eat for dinner. Every afternoon, we can find people like this man around this street where I took this photo in my city (and on another streets too) who sell foods and snacks. Ramadhan is the month where people not only get the chance to do a lot of ibadaat, but also the chance to earn more money from this business.

Name: Um Faisal
Title: Respect for parents

Islamic Online Studies

Online Islamic Courses and Online Arabic Courses

Muslims are enjoined to read and study the Quran consistently throughout their lives. But particularly so during Ramadan based on the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad.

Ibn Abbas, may Allah be pleased with him, said: “The Messenger of Allah, was the most generous of all people especially in Ramadan when Jibra’il used to come to him. He used to meet Jibra’il on every night of Ramadan and study the Qur’an with him.” (Bukhari)

Similarly, Muslims attend nightly prayers, called the teraweeh prayers, each night during Ramadan, during which the entire Quran is recited. Those who do not, spend their evenings reading the Quran. This is not an easy task, given that the original language of the Quran is in the Arabic language, and only 20% of the Muslim world speak Arabic as their language!

In a hadith, A’ishah relates that the Prophet said: "Verily the one who recites the Qur’an beautifully, smoothly, and precisely, he will be in the company of the noble and obedient angels. And as for the one who recites with difficulty, stammering or stumbling through its verses, then he will have TWICE that reward.” [Al-Bukhari and Muslim]

During Ramadan, we are motivated to do our best in our worship of Allah. To that end, this is an excellent time to look for outlets to improve our knowledge of the Quran and the Arabic language. However, not all of us will be able to devote the time necessary to attend classes that require our physical presence - maybe the issue is one of transportation, or that one has young children to take care of at home.

Whatever the constraints, there is a solution today. That is to turn to the Internet for Islamic Online Studies. There are many Muslims who have experienced a substantial shift in their way of studying Islam. In this competitive and technological age, Islamic knowledge is available on a large scale for the interest of various interest groups through online studies. Unlike in the past, when students had to travel long distances to learn about Islam, today’s online services have allowed students the chance to learn without leaving their homes.

Some online courses have a live teacher interacting with the students through a Virtual Classroom, which is sometimes called a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). A good web camera, a good microphone and a high speed connection can remove the disadvantages of not being in the same physical room in this virtual classroom. It is very important to understand the pros and cons of an online course before you pay your money and commit to a course, which can last for three months in some cases; this will help you save your valuable time. We recommend that you compare a few online course providers and the virtual classrooms and the benefits the online course providers offer. Finally, choose the company and the course which most closely matches your personal learning goals.

Here are some Islamic Online Courses that you may want to consider this Ramadan. This is the right time to make a goal of improving yourself, beyond the month of Ramadan.



Selected Links to Online Islamic Courses and Online Arabic Courses


1) http://www.myquranjourney.com/

2) http://qibla.com/courses

3) http://www.shariahprogram.ca/courses/2-year-online/

4) http://www.arabacademy.com/

5) http://www.eaalim.com/

6) http://www.equranschool.com/

7) http://islamiconlineuniversity.com/diploma

8) http://bais.islamiconlineuniversity.com/

The Benefits of Fasting

Fasting has numerous characteristics and virtues. Suffice it would be to mention the following few:

1. Fasting leads to Allah’s forgiveness
2. Fasting protects one from Hellfire
3. Fasting causes one to enter Paradise
4. The reward of fasting is immense
5. Fasting will intercede for a person



1. FASTING LEADS TO ALLAH’S FORGIVENESS

Fasting in the month of Ramadan leads to Allah’s forgiveness. He, the Exalted, will forgive all sins in this month. Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, narrates that the Messenger of Allah said: “Whosoever fasts [the month of] Ramadan with iman and with the hope of seeking the reward [of Allah], all his sins will be forgiven.” (Bukhari)

2. FASTING PROTECTS ONE FROM HELLFIRE

Abu Sa’id, may Allah be pleased with him, narrated that the Messenger of Allah, said: “Whoever fasts a day for the sake of Allah, his face will be distanced from the Hellfire [at a distance equaling] seventy years.” (Bukhari). If fasting for a day means that the face of the person fasting has been distanced seventy years away from the Hellfire, what then of the one who fast all of Ramadan for the sake of Allah?

3. FASTING CAUSES ONE TO ENTER PARADISE

Abu Umamah, may Allah be pleased with him, said: “I said: ‘O Messenger of Allah, tell me of an action by which I may enter Paradise.’ He replied: ‘Take to fasting, there is nothing like it.’” (An‐Nasa’i)

Furthermore, in Paradise itself a special gate has been reserved for those who fast and it is through this gate that such people will enter Paradise. Sahl Ibn Sa’d, may Allah be pleased with him, narrated that the Messenger of Allah, said: “Indeed there is a gate of Paradise called Ar‐Rayyan. On the day of Resurrection, those who fast will enter through it; no one enters it except for them, and when they have entered, it is closed so that no one enters it.” (Bukhari)

4. THE REWARD OF FASTING IS IMMENSE

Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, narrated that the Messenger of Allah, said: “Allah said that all of the actions of the son of Adam are for him except for fasting, for it is for Me and I will recompense it.” Fasting is a shield and when it is the day when one of you fasts, then let him not speak indecently or argue, and if anyone abuses or seeks to fight him then let him say ‘I am fasting’. By Him in whose hand is the soul of Muhammad the smell coming from the mouth of the fasting person is better in the sight of Allah than the smell of musk. For the fasting person there are two times of joy, when he breaks his fast he is happy and when he meets his Lord he is happy due to his fasting.” (Bukhari)

5. FASTING WILL INTERCEDE FOR A PERSON

Fasting will intercede for the believer on the Day of Judgement. Amru Ibn Al‐Aas, may Allah be pleased with him, narrated that the Messenger of Allah, said: “Fasting and the Qur’an will intercede for the servant on the Day of Judgment. The fast will say: ‘O My Lord, I prevented him from [eating] food and indulging in his desires during the day, so allow me to intercede for him.’ The Qur’an will say: ‘I prevented him from sleeping at night so allow me to intercede for him.’ They will both [then be given the permission to] intercede for him.” (Ahmad)

Source: Fasting & Ramadan: The Essentials, SM Hasan Al‐Banna

Should Pregnant Women Fast in Ramadan?

Every Ramadan, we get queries from pregnant women or nursing mothers on whether they should fast. The answer is actually not as complicated as one fears.

The Pregnant and Breast–Feeding Woman

If the Muslim woman is pregnant and she fears for herself or the child she is carrying, she may break her fast. Then, when her excuse has gone, she makes up for missed days of fasting. If she is wealthy, she should give charity with a Mudd of wheat along with each day that she fasts. This will be more complete for her and greater in reward.

Likewise is the ruling in reference to the breast-feeding woman if she fears for
herself or for her child and she cannot find anyone to breast feed the child (for her), or if the child will not breast-feed from anyone other than her.

This ruling is derived from the statement of Allah the Most High:

“And as for those who can fast with difficulty, they have to feed a poor person as compensation.” (The Holy Quran, 2:184)

For the meaning of “Who can fast” is that they are able to do so, however with extreme difficulty. So they break their fast and make up for the days or feed poor
person (for each day).

Important Notes:

Whoever delays in making up for the missed fasting of Ramadan without an excuse until the next Ramadan comes upon him, then he must make up of fasting. Whoever dies having fasts to make up, his responsible heir makes up for the owed fasting on his behalf.

This is due to the Prophet’s statement:

”Whoever died while having fasting due upon him, his responsible heir fasts on his behalf.” (Al-Bukhari and Muslim)

There is also the Prophet’s statement to the person who asked him:

“Verily my mother dies and she owed a month’s fasting that she did not make. Should I make up for the fasting on her behalf?” He replied: “Yes, the debt owed to Allah has more right to be made up.” (Al-Bukhari and Muslim)

Source: FIQH OF RAMADAN :A COMPREHENSIVE AND CONCISE GUIDE ABOUT RAMADAN FROM MINHAJ ALMUSLIM