What is an eighth invalidator of the fast and what is the evidence for it?
Menstruation and nifaas (post childbirth bleeding) invalidate the fast and the evidence is in the following hadith: Our Prophet (pbuh) said: “Is it not the case that when she gets […]
What about blood tests and blood donations?
If the blood that is withdrawn is regarded as being a small amount for a blood test, then this procedure does not invalidate the fast. If a person donates blood […]
Is discharge during intercourse a requirement for a fast to be invalidated?
No; any act of intercourse, even without discharge, invalidates the fast.
Which matters that invalidate the fast are specifically mentioned in the Qur’an?
Three major matters that invalidate the fast are mentioned in the Qur’an. They are intercourse, eating, and drinking. “So now have sexual relations with them and seek that which Allaah […]
Does cupping invalidate fasting?
Imams Hanifa, Maalik, and Shafa’i all stated that cupping does not invalidate one’s fast. They cite Bukhari’s narration on the authority of ibn ‘Abbas (ra) that the Prophet (pbuh) had […]
Would quarreling or using obscene language during fasting invalidate one’s fast?
It does not necessarily invalidate the fast; it nullifies its reward. The Muslim must observe self-control and refrain from the use of obscene language, slander, backbiting, and actions of the […]
