Selected Ahadeeth on Ramadhaan and Fasting Part 1 - Ustaadh Abdul Hakeem MItchell حفظه الله

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Ustaadh Abdul Hakeem Mitchell explains the definition of fasting and its spiritual benefits as Ramadan approaches.

The episode is an educational lecture by Ustaadh Abdul Hakeem Mitchell on Islamic teachings about Ramadan and fasting. It begins with an introduction to the session's timing near Ramadan and a definition of fasting from Sheikh al-Fawzan, distinguishing linguistic and sharia meanings. The host explains that fasting requires intention and withholding from specific things, detailing major nullifiers like eating and drinking, and minor deficiencies like false speech. Benefits of fasting are outlined, including increasing taqwa, patience, and self-discipline. Several ahadith are discussed: one prohibits fasting a day or two before Ramadan except for habitual fasters, another covers moon sighting for starting and ending Ramadan, and others emphasize hastening to break the fast and having suhoor. The host also explains the difference between hadith Qudsi and Nabawi. Practical guidance is given on breaking fast with dates or water, and the session ends with Q&A on topics like dry dates and prayer times based on local observation. The format is a solo lecture with occasional interactive elements, focusing on fiqh rulings and spiritual insights.

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A hadith-led lesson that connects Ramadan moon-sighting rulings with the practical discipline of breaking the fast promptly.

Ramadan preparation is framed through the meaning of siyam as withholding, then carried into the rulings that mark when a fast begins and ends.

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You get Ramadan guidance that starts with siyam as withholding, then moves into sighting the hilal and how to break the fast without delay.

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