Fasting

Breaking A Sunnah Fast

QUESTION: I was listening to the story of Hadrat Salman Radiallahu Anhu and Hadrat Abu Darda Radiallahu Anhu and it seemed like one could break a sunnah fast by the request of a guest. Is this correct and should a Qadhaa fast be kept? What is the latest time that one...

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Using The Miswaak While Fasting

Q1) What is the ruling for using the Miswaak while fasting?  A1) It is permissible to use the Miswaak whilst fasting, on condition that it is not flavoured. ولا بأس بالسواك الرطب واليابس في الغداة والعشي عندنا قال أبو يوسف - رحمه الله تعالى - يكره المبلول بالماء، وفي...

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Water Entering The Throat While Fasting

QUESTION: A person was brushing their teeth after Suhoor and choked while rinsing his mouth. Upon checking the time, Fajr time had set in a minute earlier. He is certain that no water was swallowed but uncertain if any drops went down the throat. What is the status of...

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Using Mouthwash While Fasting

QUESTION: Is it permissible to use alcohol-free mouthwash while fasting? ANSWER: To use mouthwash whilst fasting is Makrooh (abhorred). One should avoid using it while fasting. One should rather use a Miswaak to remove the odour.  شيء ومضغه بلا عذر ومضغ العلك) أما...

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Injections And Cupping While Fasting

QUESTION: Can a person continue with eye injection treatment and cupping whilst fasting? ANSWER: 1. Yes, injections in the eye will not invalidate the fast. ولو أقطر شيئا من الداء في عينه لايفطر صومه عندنا وإن وجد طعمه في حلقه وإذا بزق فرأى أثر الكحل ولونه في بزاقه...

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Nafl Fast Without A Firm Intention

QUESTION: A person partakes of Suhoor and decides to confirm his intention to keep a Nafl fast before Dahwatul Kubra, subject to his mood and energy levels. At approximately 8:00am (before Dahwatul Kubra), he decides to eat. Does he need to make Qadha of this fast?...

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Chronic Illness And Fasting

QUESTION: I have Cystic Fibrosis and CF-related diabetes, both of which are chronic conditions. To manage my health, I take at least 9 different medications daily including multiple insulin injections. While I can choose when to take my medications, there are certain...

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