Ramadhaan & Fasting

Mistakenly drinking water while fasting

Q: A person forgetfully drinks water in Ramadan. While drinking water he suddenly remembers that he is fasting. He stops drinking water but while he was remembering that he is fasting he might have drank a little water. That means he drinks a little water remembering that he is fasting, but he did not have any intention to break the fast. He then continues the rest of the day fasting. Is his fasting valid?

Kaffarah for breaking a fast of Ramadhaan

Q: About 12 years ago when I was 22 (I guess so), I broke my fast intentionally (I don't want to mention the reason but all I can say is I was with my fiance. And I did not know that the kuffara will be to fast for 60 days consecutively. Now after so many years, I have not only realized that I committed a sin but want to do the kuffara and repent. Please explain to me the procedure and if there are any alternatives and what is more appropriate for me to do.

Sighting of the moon

Q: Why different scholars of India are of the opinion that the moon is not sighted in our country (India) when Saudia and many Islamic countries declare that the moon has been sighted for the celebration of eid. Moreover, some scholars of India celebrate eid upon announcement from Saudia? Is it a good practice?

Forgetfully eating while fasting

Q: I have started qadha fasting of my previous fasts which I did not make up in time. Today accidentally in morning I forgot that I am fasting and talking to my friend she offered me sweet and savoury and I tasted some of both. I did not even remember after sometime that I was fasting when during conversation I told her I am fasting nowadays and realised that I was fasting and have eaten by mistake. I know in Ramadan you can continue the fast but I don't know if it applies to qaza roza as well. Please tell me if my fast is valid or do I have to do anything else?

Water entering the ears and using deodorant while fasting

Q:

1. While fasting, if a person takes a bath then, will the water entering the ears break the fast?

2. During wudhu, while doing the masah of ears, when we put our finger in the ear, will the water entering our ear break the fast?

3. After bathing will the use of deodarant (both spray and roll on) break the fast? Because it is said that the pores of the skin are open after bathing and the deodrant enters the pores thats how the smell comes when we sweat.