Course Overview: Fasting is a Shield
Duration: 2 months
Schedule: Tuesdays, 3:45 – 4:45 PM SL
Start Date: January 2025 (2 months before Ramadan)
Instructor: Muallima H. Hussaindeen
This course delves into the rules and spiritual essence of fasting, as highlighted in the Hadith: “Fasting is a shield.” Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the obligations, conditions, and virtues of fasting, equipping them to prepare for and make the most of the blessed month of Ramadan.
Course Objectives
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To explore the conditions and rulings of fasting in light of the Shafi'i madhab.
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To understand the spiritual and physical benefits of fasting as a shield against sin.
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To clarify who is obligated to fast, who is exempted, and the guidelines for making up missed fasts.
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To discuss actions that invalidate fasting and those that do not.
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To emphasize the importance of suhoor (pre-dawn meal) and maintaining good character during fasting.
Course Outline
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Introduction to Fasting
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Definition and importance
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The concept of fasting as a shield (spiritual protection)
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Obligations and Exemptions
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Who is required to fast?
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Those exempted from fasting and their alternatives
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Conditions of a Valid Fast
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Essential requirements for fasting to be accepted
- Acts that Invalidate the Fast
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Common mistakes and their remedies
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Acts that Do Not Break the Fast
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Making Up Missed Fasts
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Virtues and Etiquettes of Fasting
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Importance of suhoor
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Maintaining patience, good character, and avoiding disputes
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Spiritual rewards of fasting
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will:
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Have a clear understanding of the rules and obligations of fasting.
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Be able to differentiate between valid and invalid actions while fasting.
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Understand the significance of fasting as an act of worship and spiritual shield.
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Feel spiritually and practically prepared to approach Ramadan with confidence.
This course serves as a perfect opportunity to enhance your knowledge and spiritual connection with fasting, enabling you to observe this pillar of Islam with greater awareness and devotion.
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