Dr. Safiyyah Ally asks: What if we can't make up all of our missed fasts prior to Ramadan? Dr. Shabir Ally says we cannot combine them. We can make them up after we complete this Ramadan.

As Ramadan gets closer, one question comes up every year: Taraweeh. What exactly is it, is it mandatory, and is it 8 or 20 cycles? Dr. Shabir Ally explains that Taraweeh literally comes from the word ‘rest’, because it’s prayed in sets with breaks in between, and he reminds us it’s a recommended night prayer, not an obligation. Since the number of cycles isn’t fixed like the daily prayers, Muslims have practiced it differently, which is why you’ll see 8, 20, or other amounts depending on the mosque and school of thought. The practical takeaway is simple: follow your conviction, but also be realistic about your schedule and capacity. And if you’re praying at home, you have flexibility. He also offers a thoughtful idea for the future: help worshippers connect by pairing the Arabic recitation with English summaries and announced readings, so people actually know what they’re hearing. If you enjoy this video, please support our work financially by: Visiting our website http://www.QuranSpeaks.com OR Sending an etransfer to iGive@QuranSpeaks.com OR Subscribing monthly at Patreon.com/QuranSpeaks ► DONATE: http://www.quranspeaks.com/ ► SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=quranspeaks Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/LetTheQuranSpeak Instagram: http://www.Instagram.com/QuranSpeaks.tv Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/Quran_Speaks

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What happens if you completely forget you’re fasting and take a bite? Dr. Safiyyah Ally sits down with Dr. Shabir Ally to tackle one of the most common fasting anxieties: Does eating or drinking by mistake break your fast? Drawing on a hadith of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), Dr. Shabir explains that forgetting and eating does not invalidate the fast. In fact, the Prophet described it as provision given by God Himself. Fasting is meant to build character and devotion, not trap you in guilt. But there’s an important distinction: once you remember you’re fasting, continuing to eat does break it. If you enjoy this video, please support our work financially by: Visiting our website http://www.QuranSpeaks.com OR Sending an etransfer to iGive@QuranSpeaks.com OR Subscribing monthly at Patreon.com/QuranSpeaks ► DONATE: http://www.quranspeaks.com/ ► SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=quranspeaks Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/LetTheQuranSpeak Instagram: http://www.Instagram.com/QuranSpeaks.tv Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/Quran_Speaks

This Ramadan, we begin with a Quranic invitation: “Come to a word that is common between us and you…” (3:64) In this 30-day series, Dr. Shabir Ally explores how the Quran engages Jews, Christians, and other faith traditions, grounding dialogue in shared devotion to God while clarifying real theological differences. Follow the full series throughout Ramadan.

How does the Quran speak to other faiths? In Quran 3:64, we are told: “Say, O People of the Scripture, come to a word that is common between us and you -- that we worship none but God…” This verse becomes the starting point and guiding theme of this 30-day Ramadan series with Dr. Shabir Ally. Each episode explores how the Quran addresses Jews, Christians, and other faith communities, identifying shared foundations, clarifying differences, and calling humanity back to ethical monotheism. New episode daily throughout Ramadan. Subscribe to follow the full journey. If you enjoy this video, please support our work financially by: Visiting our website http://www.QuranSpeaks.com OR Sending an etransfer to iGive@QuranSpeaks.com OR Subscribing monthly at Patreon.com/QuranSpeaks ► DONATE: http://www.quranspeaks.com/ ► SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=quranspeaks Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/LetTheQuranSpeak Instagram: http://www.Instagram.com/QuranSpeaks.tv Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/Quran_Speaks