Fasting - JKN Fatawa

16th April 2024 Question: I have a question for a friend. She has a 12 year old daughter who has ADHD with a very low IQ and she wanted to know the Islamic ruling

Mistakenly Eating Suhur after Subhu Sadiq

14th March 2024 السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته Question: I am a recently reverted Muslim. I fasted this Ramadhān however, I ate my morning meal between Fajr and sunrise instead of before Fajr.

Is Fasting Obligatory on Someone Born Disabled?

20th April 2023 Question: If a person is born disabled/insane then is fasting necessary upon them? Will Fidyah be wajib upon them? الجواب حامداً و مصلياً In the name of Allāh, the

The Ruling on a Dementia Person Fasting

12th April 2023 Question: If someone with dementia keeps forgetting they’re fasting and occasionally takes a sip of water etc during the day (then someone reminds them they are fasting or they remember

Medical Condition and Missed Fasts and Broken Oaths

8th March 2023 السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته Question: Due to a medical condition my friend has been unable to fast for a number of years and he has also

Do Nasal Inhaler and Vicks Cream Break the Fast?

11th March 2022 Question: I have bad hay fever so whilst fasting, I used a Vicks nasal inhaler then I later realised that maybe I shouldn't use it and stopped immediately. Can I use

Eating Disorder and Fasting

18th May 2021 Question: If someone has eating disorder then what is the ruling on fasting. If they eat during fasting, then is it both Qadha and Kaffarah or just Qadha? الجواب حامداً

Taking COVID Vaccine Injection Whilst Fasting

5th May 2021 السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته Question: Is it permissible to receive the Covid vaccine while fasting? الجواب حامداً و مصلياً In the name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the

Does the Fast break by taking Tablets for Seizure?

4th April 2021 Question: I have an occasional seizure which requires me to take a tablet in the morning and night (Tegretol). Due to this medical reason, I have been unable to fast. I

Observing a Fast on a Friday Alone

14th December 2020 Question: What is the Islamic ruling on fasting on Fridays alone without adding another day of fast before or after it? الجواب حامداً و مصلياً In the name of Allāh, the

Is Paying Fidya Permissible for someone diagnosed with Kidney Failure (CKD)?

7th May 2020 السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته Question: I am in a situation where I need to confirm how does Fidya workout, and how it needs to be done. In June 2019

When Can you Pay Fidya instead of Fasting?

28th April 2020 السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته Question: I have a question regarding fasting on behalf of someone. They have an autoimmune disease and get Migraines, headaches, weak immune system which causes

Swallowing the Saliva of one’s Spouse whilst Fasting

1st April 2019 السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته Question: If during Ramadhan fasting the husband and wife kiss and swallow each other’s saliva then does it necessitate both Qadha and Kaffarah or just

I’tikāf without Fasting

10th September 2018 السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته Question: If one’s fast broke whilst doing I’tikāf during the last ten days of Ramadhān then does one’s I’tikāf break also? الجواب حامداً ومصلياً In the

Breaking One’s I’tikāf

10th September 2018 السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته Question: If a person broke the fifth day of their I’tikaf then must they do Qadha of all five days or just the day they broke

Leaving the Masjid During I’tikāf

14th August 2018 السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته Question: Can one leave the Masjid during I’tikaf to wash their hands after eating? الجواب حامداً ومصلياً In the name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the

Can we Observe Optional Fasts whilst Qadha Fasts still Outstanding?

5th August 2018 السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته Question: Can we fast nafil fasts eg shawwal, ashura ect even though we have our fardh fasts to make due to haidh, nifās etc? Also after Ramadān. I want

Breathing in Gas Whilst Fasting

5th August 2018 السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته Question: If someone breathes in gas whilst fasting, does the fast break? الجواب حامداً ومصلياً In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

Wet Dream and Fast

5th August 2018 السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته Question: Does a wet dream break the fast? الجواب حامداً ومصلياً In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Answer: Thank you

Fasting and Worshiping on the 27th of Rajab

26th April 2018 السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته Question: What is the ruling on fasting on the 27th Rajab? Many people have attached a lot of virtues to this particular date and hence

Fasting On Behalf of Someone Else

4th September 2017 السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته Question: If someone is severely ill the extent of which makes him unable to fast, is it permissible for him to pay someone to

Virtues of Breaking Another Person’s Fast During Iftār

6th May 2017 السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته Question: What are the virtues of providing food for fasting person during Iftār? الجواب حامداً و مصلياً In the name of Allāh, the Most Gracious,

Two Separate Closing Fasts Times, Which One do I follow?

6th May 2017 السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته Question: During the summer season, we generally have two closing times of fasting; 1:30am and 2am. Which of the two should I follow? Am I

Give up Fasting for Exams

6th May 2017 السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته Question: I am 18 and have exams coming up in July in college. I am expected to partake in revision classes a few weeks before

Chewing Food Whilst Adhān is Called Out

25th April 2016 السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته Question. If during Suhoor time whilst they are chewing or have a morsel of food in their hand, the Adhān is called out then is

A Menstruating Woman Intending to Fast After becoming Clean

25th April 2016 السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته Question. Is it permissible for a woman who during Ramadhān who becomes clean from her menses just before mid-day time and there and then makes

Fluorescein Angiography and Fast

25th April 2016 السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته Question. Does Fluorescein angiography test break one’s fast? الجواب حامداً و مصلياً In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

Does Ear drops Break the Fast?

25th April 2016 السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته Question. Does ear drops break the Fast? الجواب حامداً و مصلياً In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Answer Most

Does Smear Test Break the Fast?

25th April 2016 السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته Question. What is the ruling on smear test breaking the Fast? الجواب حامداً و مصلياً In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most

Fasting Whilst Breathing in Steam

13th May 2015 السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته Question: If a person breathes in steam does that invalidate the fast? الجواب حامداً و مصلياً In the name of Allāh, the Most Gracious,

Breaking Fast when Travelling

13th May 2015 السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته Question. The Holy Qur’ān gives the concession for a traveler not to fast during Ramadhān. Does this apply to a fasting person who initiates his

Gums Bleeding Whilst Fasting

29th June 2014 السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته Question: Due to gum disease you have constant bleeding gums, while you are fasting you wake up with the taste of blood in your throat is

Kaffarah For Ramadhān Fast

2nd December 2013 السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته Question: For the past three years, Alhamdulillah I have started fasting properly and I am 21 years of age. However, when I was

Kaffarh for Multiple Fasts Broken

12th November 2013 السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته Question: I acknowledge the ruling that when you break multiple fasts intentionally during Ramadhān then you must pay Kaffarah for it either by fasting