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Copyright %u00a9 2023 Islamic Association of Raleigh. All rights reserved. CONTENTSWhat Is Fasting?What is the Islamic definition of fasting? What are the pillars of fasting?What is the duration of the fast?What is the ruling on fasting the month of Ramadan?What are the different types of fasting?What are the eight types of fasts according to Imam Hanafi?Are there days that are haram to fast other than Eid days?Is there fasting that is disliked? What is voluntary (nafl) fasting?What are the days of voluntary fasting?Is it permissible to start a voluntary fast and then break it without an excuse?When is fasting obligatory?Sighting the MoonWhat is the methodology in confirming the sighting of the Ramadan moon?What is the methodology in confirming the sighting of the Ramadan moon according to Imam Hanafi?What is the methodology in confirming the sighting of the Ramadan moon according to Imam Hanbali?What should a Muslim say at the sighting of the new moon (of the lunar month)?When should fasting commence if there is a difference in the horizon in one place versus another?21212121212122222323232424252525252526