In this episode we're joined by Islamic scholar and co-founder of the iSyllabus Islamic Studies programme, Shaykh Amer Jamil, who answers questions submitted by our audience on topics related to Ramadan and fasting.

All questions asked are listed below:

4:30 - Can we pray Taraweeh at home during the lockdown, and if so, how do we do it?
6:25 - Can you pray Taraweeh virtually behind and imam who's streaming online?
8:15 - What if you don't know much Quran and can't lead your family?
9:40 - Can you hold the Quran while leading Taraweeh? (Hanafi school position)
12:00 - What's the minimum required for a Taraweeh congregation?
12:00 - Can a husband and wife pray together?
12:42 - Can a female lead the prayer? 
14:35 - Is it better to pray Taraweeh, or replace it with missed (qadha) prayers from the past?

16:00 - Should we fast if we are concerned about our health or become unwell? What if we're worried about catching the coronavirus?
17:45 - Do we have to make up fasts from last Ramadan before starting this year?
18:15 - Can we prepare food for a non-fasting person while we're fasting?
19:25 - What if our spouse refuses to fast, are we allowed to continue serving them food?
20:35 - Is it okay to remain awake the full night until Fajr and then sleep during the day in Ramadan?
21:50 - If someone sleeps through suhoor and misses the chance to eat, can they still fast? (Hanafi & Maliki rulings)
22:40 - Can you use inhalers while fasting?
24:50 - I broke a fast in the past but have repented and paid charity. I also can't remember if this was before or after I became mature and obligated to fast. I still feel unsure if this will be accepted. What do I do? Do I need to pay kaffarah?
28:30 - If someone accidentally eats while fasting, is their fast broken?
29:13 - Can you change school of thought when it comes to paying the kaffarah?
30:55 - Does inhaling steam or smoke, or smelling scents break the fast?
32:07 - Why does taking medicine break the fast if it's not for nourishment?
33:20 - Can you use toothpaste while fasting?
35:05 - Should you gargle water when performing wudu or ghusl during Ramadan?

35:53 - Can we give Zakat to those who are financially struggling due to the economic climate caused by coronavirus?
38:13 - Does everyone in the home need to pay Zakat ul-Fitr, or can the head of the household pay it?

39:00 - What do we do if there's no Eid prayer at the Masjid due to the coronavirus lockdown. Shall we pray it at home?
40:00 - What advice do you have for staying productive and keeping the Ramadan spirit alive during the lockdown?

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