{"_id":"67081d707dc1092006704be7","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"attributes\":{\"color\":\"#000000\",\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"What is the permissibility of a global day of fasting for Palestine or any atrocity occurring in the ummah?\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\\n\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"attributes\":{\"background\":\"transparent\",\"color\":\"#000000\"},\"insert\":\"What is the permissibility of a global day of fasting for Palestine or any atrocity occurring in the ummah?\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"attributes\":{\"color\":\"#000000\",\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"According to our Sacred Law, in times of drought, the ruler has the authority to decree a three-day fasting period for Muslims, urging them to repent from sins, give charity, and then gather for the drought prayer (ṣalāt al-istisqāʾ). Therefore, during calamitous situations, it's recommended for Muslims to engage in acts of repentance, fasting, and other virtuous deeds. However, all acts of worship must be carried out with sincerity and devotion solely to Allah; otherwise, they are deemed invalid. Encouraging fellow Muslims to fast and pray for relief and assistance is permissible. Nevertheless, emphasis should be placed on repentance from sins and personal transformation during such challenging times.\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"color\":\"#000000\",\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"Merely fasting without introspection into our relationship with Allah, our conduct towards others, seeking forgiveness for our transgressions, and striving for genuine change is insufficient. Engaging in fasting or any other worship without sincere repentance and a sense of absolute dependence on Allah renders it a meaningless and valueless ritual, akin to a passing trend.\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"color\":\"#000000\",\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"In essence, Muslims are allowed to fast as there is no prohibition in Sharīʿa. Ideally, fasting should be observed on Mondays, Thursdays, or any other recommended days. However, fasting remains optional, and it is impermissible to disparage those who opt not to fast as though they are less concerned than those who do.\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9fee0b76658b4c232963","tag":"Fasting: Other","count":26},{"_id":"668da0340b76658b4c2330e7","tag":"Expiation","count":3},{"_id":"67081d707dc1092006704be2","tag":"Tribulations","count":3},{"_id":"67081d707dc1092006704be5","tag":"Ummah","count":1}],"createdOn":"2024-10-10T18:31:12.786Z"}