What is the detailed analysis of the fifth opinion which states that the pregnant woman needs to only make up the missed days and the nursing woman needs to make up the days and pay a fidya?
This opinion, which is that of Imam Maalik, states that a differentiation needs to be made between a pregnant woman who breaks the fast due to fear of harm to […]
What is the detailed analysis of the fourth opinion which states that the pregnant or nursing woman does not need to make up the days and nor does she need to pay a fidya?
This opinion, which is that of Imam ibn Hazm, states that in the following hadith, a special allowance was given to the traveler and the pregnant or nursing woman, in […]
What is the ruling on how a pregnant or nursing woman can make up for the missed fasts if the days were missed on account of fear of harm to her baby?
One opinion and what is the evidence: Some scholars say that she only needs to make up for the missed days. By analogy with the one who broke his fast […]
What is the ruling on how a pregnant or nursing woman can make up for the missed fasts if the days were missed on account of her own health?
The majority of the scholars say that if she breaks the fast on account of her own health, then she only has to make up for the missed days. By […]
Are pregnant and nursing women able to break the fast? What is the evidence?
Yes, according to the majority of the scholars, pregnant and nursing women are able to break the fast if they meet the eligibility requirements. The evidence is the hadith narrated […]
What are the general rulings in the make up of the missed fasts?
Some scholars say she only needs to make up the missed days. Some scholars differentiate between the two types of pregnant women: The one who breaks the fast due to […]
What is the ruling for pregnant women who are advised not to fast by their Muslim doctors due to the nature of the pregnancy and its possible affect on the baby?
In this case, she is allowed to not fast without having to make a prior attempt.
