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 are legitimate reasons that allow someone to break an obligatory fast?
Travel Sickness Old Age Ikrah Extreme thirst Extreme hunger Exhaustion Jihad (fighting for the sake of Allah) Pregnancy Nursing