Episode 11

Abu Usamah – The Major Sins Series: 11 – Not Fasting in Ramadan

About this lecture

In this lecture, Sheikh Abu Usamah covers the tenth major sin according to Imam al-Dhahabi's *Kitab al-Kaba'ir*: intentionally breaking the fast of Ramadan without a valid religious excuse. He examines the evidences used by Imam al-Dhahabi, explains the concept of *Qiyas al-Awla*, and discusses the serious spiritual consequences of neglecting this pillar of Islam. The lecture concludes with a detailed breakdown of the *kafara* — the required expiation — for the one who breaks the fast of Ramadan, drawn from the famous hadith of the man who came to the Prophet ﷺ having had relations with his wife during the day in Ramadan.