This book will help the reader better understand the fine points about fasting. What is the nature of the things that break the fast? What are the rules by which one can know the difference between what breaks the fast and what does not?

These question are more answered by Shaykh Al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah in his discussion of the Nature of Fasting.

All praise is due to Allah, and may He grant peace and blessings upon His Last Messenger Muhammad.

This is a translation one of the smaller publications from the works of Shaykh Al-Islam Taqiuddin Ahmad bin 'Abdul-Halim Ibn Taymiyyah. It has been published in this form a variety of times with a number of minor additions to the text under the title, "Hagigatus-Siyam," or, "The Nature of Fasting." We have revised our version to meet the source section of Majmu' AI-Fatawa (25:219) from where it appears that the original booklet - with the exception of the questions, of which most appear on earlier pages - has been taken. We have inserted brackets to signify the additions, which earlier publishers probably took from other sections of his writings. We have also added brief references to the text for the Hadiths. I would like to express gratitude to brother Ebrahim Aly Ma'rouf for the original translation of this booklet, and the Darussalam staff for their editing and layout work.

In the end all praise is due to Allah, and upon Him we depend.

Abdul-Malik Mujahid, General Manager, Darussalam

THE NATURE OF THINGS THAT BREAK THE FAST
THE NATURE OF THINGS THAT DO NOT BREAK THE FAST
Questions and Answers
Fasting the Cloudy Day and the Day of Doubt
Fasting and Shortening the Prayer for the Traveler
Fasting for the Traveler: Better or Worse?
Must One Intend to Fast the Night Before?
Is the Intention Necessary Every Day?
How Fast is the Fast to be Broken?
Eating After the Earlier Adhan
If Fasting Causes Fainting and Madness
The Case of A Pregnant Woman

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Reviewer: Simon from Sherbrooke, Canada on 08/30/2011
Mash'Allah this is a great book presenting viewpoints from different scholars, quoting from the ahadith and the noble Qu'ran when needed. Some Fatawa's are discussed in dept, but not too much, keeping the book 80 pages, light and quick to read, and again a good ratio of price vs content.

Reviewer: on 01/21/2009
The erudite, 9th century [AH] scholar Ibn Taymiyyah tackles the fiqh of fasting with a detailed analysis of its various jurisprudential rulings. Relying on his own expertise in matters of fiqh, Ibn Taymiyyah explains fasting in light of the Qur'an and Sunnah and delineates what the believer should do when traveling, when sick, when pregnant, and countless other scenarios Muslims may find themselves in during the duration of their fast. While there may be a multitude of books and pamphlets available on the same subject, very few can match the precision and depth that is so typical of an Ibn Taymiyyah work. - Al-Jumuah Vol 20, Issue 09

The Ultimate Guide to Umrah
Based on the famous Book "Getting the Best out of Hajj"
With Special Chapters on Umrah/Omrah in Ramadaan & Visiting Madinah

After Hajj, a Muslim considers Umrah to be the most significant worship that brings the opportunity of rewards and the blessings of visiting Ka'bah and the Prophet's Mosque along with other sacred places one wishes to visit, and try to feel the atmosphere present at the time of Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) and the hardships he had to bear while preaching Islam.

During such a visit, a newcomer has to face many difficulties because of lack of knowledge about the rites and places.

To provide complete details about everything, a pilgrim wants to know, first time this book has been compiled with utmost care and research so as to make it useful in every respect.

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Reviewer: on 01/21/2009
Umrah is often overshadowed by Hajj in most guidebooks. Generally amalgamated with Hajj in these books, Umrah receives secondary treatment at best and is not described with the same attention to detail that the Hajj receives. While similar to Hajj in many respects but also with its share of important distinctions, author Abu Muneer's singular focus on Umrah is sure to benefit the thousands who desire to perform Umrah but are unaware of its guidelines. The Ultimate Guide to Umrah, as its title suggests, is perhaps one of the more detailed works on Umrah available. - Al-Jumuah Vol 20, Issue 12