Your Fasting Companion
Fasting times & Ramadan countdown — all year round
| Day | Date | Fajr | Maghrib | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
🕌 Obligatory Fasting (Wajib)
Fasting the month of Ramadan is obligatory for every sane, adult Muslim who is able. Allah says: "O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may attain taqwa." — Al-Baqarah 183
⭐ Sunnah (Voluntary) Fasting
- Monday & Thursday: The Prophet (peace be upon him and his family) used to fast these days. He said: "Deeds are presented on Monday and Thursday, and I love for my deeds to be presented while I am fasting."
- White Days (13th-15th): Three days each Hijri month. The Prophet (peace be upon him and his family) said: "Fasting three days of every month is like fasting the whole year."
- Day of Arafah (9th Dhul Hijjah): For non-pilgrims. Expiates sins of two years.
- Ashura (10th Muharram): Recommended to fast the 9th with it. Expiates sins of one year.
- Six of Shawwal: Whoever fasts Ramadan then follows it with six of Shawwal, it is as if they fasted the whole year.
- Fasting in Sha'ban: The Prophet (peace be upon him and his family) used to fast extensively in Sha'ban.
🚫 Days When Fasting is Prohibited
- Eid al-Fitr (1st Shawwal)
- Eid al-Adha (10th Dhul Hijjah)
- Days of Tashreeq (11th-13th Dhul Hijjah)
❓ What Breaks the Fast
- Intentional eating or drinking
- Intentional vomiting
- Marital relations during fasting hours
- Menstruation and postpartum bleeding
✅ What Does NOT Break the Fast
- Eating or drinking out of forgetfulness
- Unintentional vomiting
- Using miswak or brushing teeth
- Eye and ear drops (majority view)
- Asthma inhaler (many scholars)
🎒 Exemptions from Fasting
- Traveler: May break fast and make up later
- Sick person: Temporary illness — make up later; chronic — feed a poor person per day
- Pregnant/nursing: If they fear harm to themselves or their child
- Elderly: If unable to fast, feed a poor person per day (fidyah)
🤲 Dua for Breaking Fast
🌙 Suhoor Etiquette
Delay Suhoor close to Fajr. The Prophet (peace be upon him and his family) said: "Take Suhoor, for indeed there is blessing in it." It is recommended to include dates and water.
📖 Quran Completion
It is recommended to complete the Quran in Ramadan. It is divided into 30 juz — one per day. Jibreel used to review the Quran with the Prophet (peace be upon him and his family) every Ramadan.
⭐ Laylat al-Qadr
Better than a thousand months. Seek it in the odd nights of the last ten (21, 23, 25, 27, 29). Its dua: "O Allah, You are Forgiving and love forgiveness, so forgive me."
🕌 Taraweeh & Qiyam
Taraweeh prayer is an emphasized Sunnah in Ramadan, performed after Isha. The Prophet (peace be upon him and his family) said: "Whoever prays during Ramadan out of faith and seeking reward, their previous sins will be forgiven."
🥤 Suhoor Tips
- Drink plenty of water — at least 2-3 glasses
- Eat slow-digesting foods: oats, whole wheat bread, eggs
- Avoid salty and fried foods
- Dates and milk are a blessed Prophetic choice
🍽️ Iftar Tips
- Start with dates and water — Prophetic Sunnah and gently raises blood sugar
- Don't rush — wait 10 minutes before the main meal
- Balance protein, vegetables, and carbohydrates
- Avoid overeating — your stomach needs time after fasting
💧 Hydration
Drink 8 glasses of water between Iftar and Suhoor. Spread them out over time. Avoid caffeine as it is a diuretic. Water-rich fruits like watermelon and cucumber help greatly.