Hanbali Fiqh of Fasting Course

This concise yet comprehensive course explores the rulings and etiquettes of fasting as outlined in Akhsar al-Mukhtasarat, the foundational Hanbali Fiqh text authored by Ibn Balbani. Designed for students at a beginner level, this course provides a detailed study of the essential acts of worship during the month of Ramadan and beyond.

Through this course, students will gain a solid understanding of Ramadan fasting, spiritual seclusion (I’tikaaf), the charity of Zakat al-Fitr, and the rulings concerning the Eid prayer.

What Students Will Learn

• Siyam Ramadan:

• The conditions, pillars, and nullifiers of fasting.

• How to handle doubts and common issues that arise during fasting.

• The virtues and benefits of fasting in Ramadan.

Al-I’tikaaf:

• Understanding spiritual seclusion and its significance in Ramadan.

• Rules and conditions of I’tikaaf in the Hanbali school.

Zakat Al-Fitr:

• Who is obliged to pay Zakat al-Fitr and its wisdom.

• What types of food/items qualify as Zakat al-Fitr.

• The correct method and time for distribution.

Salat Al-Eid:

• The Sunnah rulings of Eid prayer.

• Etiquettes of celebrating Eid in accordance with the Hanbali tradition.

Instructor:

Ustaadh Abdulwahid Stephenson

AbdulWahid Stephenson has over 15 years teaching experience and has studied Islamic Jurisprudence at the prestigious Islamic University of Madinah, Saudi Arabia. He is the founder of Madinah College and Insight into Islam. He is also a Khateeb and has delivered talks at several universities and Islamic centres.