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 with a chronic illness need to attempt to fast?
No, they don’t. Not fasting in this case is an act of worship because Allah does not want us to harm ourselves.
Is a daily intention needed to not fast the subsequent days of the sickness?
The majority of the scholars say no daily intention is needed. According to Imam Shafi’i, a daily intention to not fast during sickness is needed.
Is an intention needed to break the fast on the initial start of the sickness?
Majority of the scholars say no.
What is the definition of a sickness which allows a person to break their fast?
A sickness that causes difficulty in keeping the fast, such as a fever that will not go away without medication. It is not merely a mild and inconvenient ailment. A […]
Scenario: a traveler misses 5 days of fasting in Ramadan and dies 3 months later without making the days up. What should be done?
Majority of scholars say that if he had a legitimate reason for not being able to make them up in that time frame, then nothing should be done. Majority of […]
What if a traveler has no legitimate reason for not being able to make up missed fasts before the next Ramadan, such as due to laziness and procrastination?
Majority of the scholars agree that this is a sinful act and that he should a) repent b) make up for the missed days c) pay kaffara ($7 to feed […]
What if a traveler had a legitimate reason for not being able to make up missed fasts before the next Ramadan?
Majority of the scholars agree that there is no sin on him and no kaffara, but he still needs to make up the days. A kaffara is an expiation to […]
How would a traveler make up the missed fasting days of Ramadan?
Majority of the scholars agree that the days need to be made up before the next Ramadan. The evidence is the action of A’isha (ra) who made sure she did […]
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 […]
