Fiqh of Fasting (Siyam)

Fasting in the month of Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam, an act of worship that combines spiritual discipline, gratitude, and communal devotion. Yet many Muslims fast year after year without fully understanding its rulings, conditions, and spiritual dimensions. This course provides a comprehensive study of the Fiqh of Fasting based on the Qur’an, Sunnah, and classical Islamic jurisprudence. From the conditions that make fasting obligatory to the acts that break or invalidate the fast, students will gain the knowledge needed to fast correctly and meaningfully in Ramadan and beyond.

What You Will Learn

1. Understand the virtue, spiritual significance, and obligation of fasting
2. Learn the conditions that make fasting obligatory and those that exempt a person
3. Identify the pillars and prerequisites of a valid fast
4. Know what breaks the fast and what does not, with detailed evidences
5. Understand the rulings of Kaffarah (expiation) and Qada (make-up fasting)
6. Learn the Fiqh of voluntary fasts throughout the Islamic year
7. Apply Ramadan Fiqh in contemporary situations with confidence

Who Is This For

1. Muslims who want to ensure their fasts are valid and complete
2. Students of Islamic Fiqh seeking a structured course on Siyam
3. Imams and educators who teach Ramadan rulings to their communities
4. Anyone with questions about specific situations during fasting
5. Those who want to deepen their spiritual connection to Ramadan

Curriculum

Section 1: The Virtue and Obligation of Fasting

Lesson 1: Fasting in the Qur’an and Sunnah, Virtue and Reward

Lesson 2: Who Is Fasting Obligatory Upon?

Lesson 3: Those Exempt from Fasting, Traveler, Sick, Elderly, Pregnant

Section 2: Pillars and Prerequisites of Fasting

Lesson 4: The Intention (Niyyah) for Fasting

Lesson 5: Abstaining from Nullifiers, The Core Pillar

Section 3: What Breaks the Fast

Lesson 6: Eating, Drinking, and Intercourse

Lesson 7: Medical Injections, Drops, and Modern-Day Questions

Lesson 8: Vomiting, Blood, and Other Detailed Rulings

Lesson 9: What Does NOT Break the Fast, Common Misconceptions

Section 4: Kaffarah and Qada

Lesson 10: When Qada (Make-Up) Fasting Is Required

Lesson 11: Kaffarah, Expiation for Intentional Breaking

Lesson 12: Fidyah, Compensation for Those Unable to Fast

Section 5: Voluntary Fasting and Ramadan Etiquettes

Lesson 13: Sunnah Fasts, Six Days of Shawwal, Mondays & Thursdays, Arafah, Ashura

Lesson 14: The Etiquettes and Recommended Acts of Ramadan

Lesson 15: I’tikaf, Seclusion in the Last Ten Nights

Final Quiz: Fiqh of Fasting Assessment

Instructor

Name: Mufti Ahteramul Haque

Mufti Ahteramul Haque is a current student at Al-Azhar University, Cairo, with 3 years of teaching experience and 3,000+ completed sessions. He brings rigorous scholarly grounding and practical clarity to every subject he teaches, making complex Islamic rulings accessible and relevant to everyday life.

Academic Qualifications

1. Takmil Fil Hadith — Jamia Rahmania Arabia, Dhaka (2021)
2. Diploma in Fiqh — Jamia Muhammadia Arabia, Banani, Dhaka (2023)
3. HSC Equivalent — Al-Azhar Higher Secondary School, Cairo (2025)

Specialization: Hanafi Fiqh · Comparative Fiqh · Fatwa Studies

Languages: English · Bengali · Arabic · Urdu

Rating: ⭐ 4.9/5.0 | Sessions Completed: 3,000+

Course Details

1. DURATION: 7 hours 30 minutes
2. PER VIDEO: 30 minutes
3. LESSONS: 15
4. LANGUAGE: Bengali
5. ASSESSMENTS: Yes
6. ACCESS: Lifetime
7. QUIZ: Yes
8. CERTIFICATE: Yes

Course Fee: $25 (one-time)