Do Nicotine Patches used to help quit smoking break the fast during Ramadan?
Nicotine patches work by transdermal absorption, meaning the nicotine enters the body through the skin, not through the mouth, nose, or any other bodily orifice. Why They Don’t Invalidate the […]
At what time should I break the fast?
You should break the fast at sunset. It is not necessary to delay iftar beyond sunset. The best practice is to hasten to break the fast exactly when the sun sets, […]
Is having the medical condition of GERD a valid reason not to fast?
The Islamic verdict on this question will be dependent on the advice of a qualified medical professional. If this side effect places one in danger or undue harm, beyond what […]
If someone forgets to turn off the humidifier on a CPAP machine while fasting, does that invalidate the fast?
There is no need to make up this day because it is like when you accidentally eat while fasting out of forgetfulness.
Is it Islamically permissible to use perfumes while fasting in Ramadan?
It is permissible to use perfumes while fasting in Ramadan. However, incense should not be used or inhaled according to some scholars. The scholars who carry this view say it is not […]
Do I make up the missed days of fasting, pay fidya, or both?
Fasting and Fidya Regarding the Pregnant and Breastfeeding Mother By Osman Umarji A common question and concern for Muslim women has been the rules regarding fasting and making up fasts […]
What do I do if I am pregnant and/or nursing and cannot fast?
For a pregnant or nursing woman, there are some details to mention and there are many differences of opinion among the scholars as to how and when she should make […]
What if the medical condition is not chronic and not lasting?
If their medical condition is not lasting or they can make up the days when the days are shorter, they would make up the days rather than paying the Fidya.
How much is the Fidya for a person who cannot fast?
Such a person would pay Fidya equivalent to feeding a poor person a decent meal for each day of fasting they have missed. The dollar amount of this will vary […]
Who needs to pay Fidya?
It applies to those who have enduring medical conditions that make them unable to fast currently and in the future.
What is Fidya of not being able to fast?
Fidya is an amount of money or food that is paid to the poor by the one who is not able to fast.
Is it permissible Islamically for a person to break his fast because his work schedule is difficult?
Fasting is one of the pillars of Islam which is established by the Qur’an and Sunnah and by the consensus of the ummah. It is not permissible for Muslims to […]
