About this Course

This is a great introductory course for anyone interested in studying Fiqh (the practical Islamic rulings which are derived from detailed evidence and proof).  Shaykh Ahmed Abdelwahab teaches from the famous, concise beginner's level text of the Hanbali Madhhab, "Umdat At-Talib".  In this course, we learn about the issues related to fasting.  A very important course to take, especially in preparation for Ramadan insha'Allah.

Course curriculum

    1. Class Policy & Texts

    1. Session #1 PDF

    2. Introduction

    3. Sighting the Moon & Beginning Ramadan

    4. Types of Fasting People (Children, Elderly, Travelers, etc.)

    5. Intentions Related to Fasting

    6. Session #1 Q&A

    1. Session #2 PDF

    2. Things that Nullify the Fast

    3. Things that Don't Nullify the Fast

    4. Session #2 Q&A

    1. Session #3 PDF

    2. The Expiation for Marital Relations During Ramadan

    3. Session #3 Q&A

    1. Session #4 PDF

    2. Prohibited, Disliked and Encouraged Matters While Fasting

    3. Session #4 Q&A

    1. Session #5 PDF

    2. Making Up Fasts

    3. Voluntary Fasts

    4. Disliked & Prohibited Fasts

    5. Session #5 Q&A

About this course

  • 26 lessons
  • 6 hours of video content

About the Instructor

Dr. Ahmad Abdelwahab was born in Maryland, USA and lived a large portion of his life in Maryland as well as Saudi Arabia.  His academic achievements include graduating with a Bachelor's Degree from the College of Computer Science at the University of Maryland.  He then went on to study at the Islamic University of Madinah, where he earned a Bachelor's from the College of Shariah, and then both a Master's and PhD in Fiqh.  He is the first American to earn a PhD in Fiqh from the Islamic University of Madinah.