What is Ikrah?
It is when a person is forced to break their fast by an oppressive authority. They have to show publicly that they are not observing the fast.
What does an elder need to do if they can’t fast?
They would just need to pay the fidya because they will not be able to make up the days due to their old age.It is the same as the fidya […]
When is an elder exempt from fasting?
An elder who is not sick, but has difficulty fasting due to advanced old age (which in our society would be considered 80 or above) can refrain from fasting. However, […]
Does a person who does not fast due to a chronic illness need to pay a kaffara?
No, kaffara is paid to rectify a sin. Since no sin was committed, they would need to pay a fidya, which means ‘in replacement of’ in the amount of $7 […]
What if the student travels back and forth during that time period from the area to his home country?
Whether or not the student is still considered a resident of his home country is flexible. He is considered a resident of both places, so the only days he can […]
What if he knows ahead of time that the trip will last more than 4 days?
The majority of the scholars say that if he is intending to stay more than 4 days, then no, he cannot continue breaking his fast. He is no longer a […]
When is he allowed to start breaking his fast?
According to the majority of the scholars, he has to have the intention of fasting that day and start fasting the same as everyone else. Once he gets on the […]
What if the above case was for non-Ramadan fasts, such as fasting on Mondays and Thursdays and the six days of the month of Shawwal?
The majority of the scholars agree that if there is difficulty in fasting and they didn’t break the fast, then that is disliked (makrooh). Traveling Scenario: The traveler starts on […]
Is a person obligated to break their fast if they go on travel?
According to the majority of scholars, the answer is no.According to Imam Ahmad, it is recommended to break the fast.Our class adopts the majority opinion that it is more virtuous […]
Is it permissible for frequent travelers to break their fast?
If travel does not cause him hardship, it is better to observe the ritual fast of the blessed days of Ramadan.If the traveler decides to break the fast, it is […]
What is the definition of travel?
It is defined by culture and custom. For example, we wouldn’t consider travel within our city limits or to another neighboring city or town, as travel.The majority of scholars agree […]
What is the evidence that travel is a legitimate reason that allows a person to break his/her fast during Ramadan or an obligatory fast?
The evidence is: “…so whoever sights (the new moon of) the month, let him fast it; and whoever is ill or on a journey – then an equal number of […]
