The following are the things that require Qada only:
Things that not only require Qada but also Kaffarah are the following:
Sexual intercourse during fasting(dawn to dusk). The penalty is to fast an additional period of 60 continuous days. If one is not able to do so then he must feed sixty poor people-one average meal each.
Before the days of the Prophet Muhammad(S.A.W.), slavery was a common practice in the Arab world. Islam eliminated slavery from the society in a very short period of time. A useful approach was to allow people free a slave as a charity or as a penalty for a sin. Thus during the time of the Prophet(S.A.W.), setting a slave free was the penalty one must pay as a kaffarah, if he or she had a slave.
What does not break the fast:
Breaking of fast under exceptional conditions:
Muslims are permitted to break the ordained fast of Ramadan when there is danger to their health. In this situation a Muslim should make up his fast later at any other time of the year.
One of the ways to manifest our loving of Allaah, by following the Prophet, sallallaahu `alayhi WA sallam, is to do those acts that he, sallallaahu `alayhi WA sallam, advised his Companions, and the Ummah in general, to do. A sunnah which is certainly relevant to us in these days is his, sallallaahu `alayhi WA sallam, practice to fast six days in the month of Shawwaal.
Aboo Ayyoob al-Ansaaree narrated: Allaah's Messenger, sallallaahu `alayhi WA sallam, said: "He who fasts Ramadhaan, and six of Shawwaal, it will be (in terms of rewards) as if the fasted a whole year." [Reported by Muslim, at-Tirmidhee, Aboo Daawood, Ahmad, Ibn Maajah]
So this is an established sunnah, which carries a great reward, even though we find a great Imaam differing in this issue. Ibn Rushd al-Qurtubee said that Maalik, raHimahumallaah considered this fast to be disapproved, "either because people might associate with Ramadhaan what is not a part of it, or either because the tradition had not reached him or it did not prove to be authentic for him, which is more likely." [Bidaayat ul-Mujtahid] However, we know that Imaam Maalik said: "Truly I am only a mortal: I make mistakes (sometimes) and I am correct (sometimes). Therefore, look into my opinions: all that agrees with the Book and the Sunnah, accept it; and all that does not agree with the Book and the Sunnah, ignore it." [Reported by Ibn `Abdul Barr, Ibn Hazm and al-Fulaanee]
In commenting on the above mentioned hadeeth, As-San`aanee said in Subul us-Salaam: "If the thirty days of Ramadhaan fasting are assimilated with the six days of fasting in Shawwaal, it altogether makes 36 days. According to Sharee`ah, each virtue is rewarded ten times. Therefore, if we multiply 36 with 10, it makes 360, a number which equals the days of a year. Some scholars are of the opinion that these six days of fasting in Shawwaal must be completed in a continuous order right after the end of Ramadhaan. Some believe that is enough to merely complete six days of fasting in Shawwaal (in any order, either successive or with intervals), an opinion which is deemed to be correct."
Perhaps it is proper for us to pray these days on Mondays and Thursdays, as in that case we would be following another Sunnah: `Aa'isha, radhiallaahu `anhaa, narrated: "The Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu `alayhi WA sallam, used to fast Mondays and Thursdays". [an-Nasaa'ee, Saheeh]
If it is easier for one to fast on weekends, then in that case one would still be following another sunnah at the same time: Umm Salama, radhiallaahu `anhaa, narrated: Allaah's Messenger used to fast mostly on Saturday and Sunday, and he used to say: "They are the festival days for the mushrikeen, and I like to act contrary to them." [an-Nasaa'ee, Ibn Khuzaymah, who graded it saheeh, and Ibn Hajar agreed]
But, again, this fast is not obligatory, rather only recommended. There is reward for whoever does it, and no blame upon anyone who leaves it.
Depending on the sickness, yes, you will be exempt from fasting. But if the sickness is temporary, the missed fasts must be made up later.
Christians don't fast. Islam fasts during Ramadan. Don't know about Hindus.
The fasting superheroes could mean various things depending on the point of reference. For instance for Muslims, a child that is below nine years and fasts for the whole month of Ramadan is considered a fasting superhero.
Yes he is if he is Muslim n believes in Allah!
Females are actually obliged to observe fasts during Ramadan unless they have reasons to break it which Allah permits. However, whoever missed the same numbers of fasting days during Ramadan has to make them up after Ramadan before the next Ramadan starts.
During the last day of Ramadan, every Muslim fasts. The next 3 days are holidays. It is Eid-il-Fitr. You basically have a break in fasting and you go and have fun!
If the fasting poses any danger to the pregnancy, the expectant mother or the baby, she will be exempt from fasting The ruling is the same as for a person who misses a fast with a valid reason in terms of making up the fasts
If you break Ramadan by not fasting, it is considered a sin in Islam. Muslims who are able to fast are expected to do so during the month of Ramadan as it is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Breaking the fast without a valid reason can result in spiritual consequences and may require making up for the missed fasts later.
"Ramadan is the month in which people of the Islamic religion fast" "My friend is Muslim and during the month of Ramadan she fasts" People also tend to say: "He's celebrating Ramadan" Obviously people who are aware of what Ramadan is know that you are referring to the fasting but just to be clear Ramadan is the MONTH of which they fast (the ninth month on the Islamic Calendar).
Well, when one fasts for the holiday of Ramadan, it is to feel for the poor people. I have done Ramadan before, and it made me realize how lucky we really have it, here in America. Fasting all day wasn't easy, but it changed my outlook on life. :) Hope that helped a little.
Fasting during Ramadan is extremely significant because it is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. The other four include Salat, Shahadah, Hajj and Zakat. Fasting as a Pillar is called Sawm. During the 30 days of Ramadan, Muslims who have reached at least the age of 7, or a capable age, are required to keep some of the fasts, if not all. People who are more stable are required to keep all.
To effectively observe fasting while traveling during Ramadan, one can follow these tips: Intend to fast before leaving home. Make up missed fasts later if necessary. Stay hydrated and eat nutritious meals during non-fasting hours. Be mindful of local customs and adjust your schedule accordingly. Seek guidance from a religious authority if unsure about fasting rules.