The Secretary-General, League of Imams and Alfas, who also the Chief Imam of Ilaro in Ogun State, Sheikh Tajudeen Adewunmi, tells DAUD OLATUNJI about sundry religious issues, including dos and don’ts during and after Ramadan
For unmarried men and women who are still dating, who should cook for each other after breaking of fast?
Alhamdulillah; dating is a period of getting right all that should be put in place for a life of togetherness in matrimony for the rest of one’s life. Closeness at this stage has got to be managed with some strict discipline. The devil is everywhere and ready to influence thoughts and actions. For would-be husband and wife, where will they be if and when they have to cook for each other? Not until the aqdun nikkah is done, the man is not entitled to the lady and closeness while alone is a fertile ground for devil’s push towards premarital prohibitions.
Can a Muslim take alcohol after breaking fast?
Alcohol is forbidden for a Muslim at any time in his life, much less so in the holy month of Ramadan. This is a clear legislation in the Qur’an by the Lord of the worlds. Drinking of and benefitting from alcohol vitiates the acts of worship, making them unacceptable and not rewardable. The month of Ramadan offers an opportunity for spiritual awakening and training to withdraw wrongdoings for those who desire the rahamah of Allah.
Can a Muslim man have sex with his wife after breaking fast?
Yes, a husband can access his wife after breaking his fast and outside the period of fasting. The pristine legislation approves of this Q2:187.
