Q: (Ramadan) Because, my Dad says he doesn't want me to fast because it'll take away from my concentration..but my religion is very important to me, even though my immediate family does not fast.. Do i obey my Dad or Allah? I believe it's Allah because without him my Dad woudn't even be here? Am i right?
A: There's only one time when you are allowed to disobey your parents; When your parent(s) is against any of the commandments of Allah. Also when you become mature, fasting is COMPULSORY (FARDH) on you when you are healthy. Don't worry fast during school nothing really happens. Actually, fasting is really healthy. It gets rid of all the undesirbale fats and wastes in our bodies. In addition, it is a time to increase our iman, thus, change ourselves for good. Ramadan was made for change. The Sahabas would prepare themselves 6 months before Ramadan even hit. This time of the year is very blessed and very short lasting. So, please take maximum benefit because each reward is multiplied during this blessed time. On the other hand, try making effort on your family. It will take some time but it's truly worth it. Just keep on making duaa for them. Allah tells us to make duaa for others and ourselves. Ask Allah, don't be shy:P. I'l make duaa too insha Allah. Remember one thing though, obeying your parents is like obeying Allah (If it doesn't go against Allah). May Allah give us the strength to act upon his commandments shwon to us through the Sunnah of our Rasoolullah (SAW) during the blessed month of Ramadan...Ameen