This fast will remain valid and is not nullified. (Fatawa Rahimiyyah 4/75)
-- Prepared by Shariah Board of New YorkYes. In such a case only qadh? is necessary and not kaffarah, meaning he has to make up only one fast in place of it. (Fatawa Rahimiyyah 4/75)
-- Prepared by Darul Ifta, Shariah Board, New YorkIt is makruh (disliked) to use toothpaste whilst fasting. There is a strong possibility of the toothpaste being swallowed. (Hidayah, 1/123)
-- Prepared by Darul Ifta, Shariah Board, New YorkYes (Tirmizhi, 716)
-- Prepared by Darul Ifta, Shariah Board, New YorkYes. It is permissible to take a blood test provided that it does not cause weakness in the body to such an extent where one is unable to fast. (Ahsan al-Fatawa 4/435)
-- Prepared by Darul Ifta, Shariah Board, New YorkNo (Fatawa Rahimiyyah 4/72-73)
-- Prepared by Darul Ifta, Shariah Board, New YorkNo, injections do not break the fast. (Fatawa Rahimiyyah 4/72-73)
-- Prepared by Darul Ifta, Shariah Board, New YorkVisiting the dentist's office will not invalidate one's fast, however, it is advisable to delay the appointment until after Ramadan as there is a strong possibility of something reaching the throat. (Ahsan al-Fatawa 4/436)
-- Prepared by Darul Ifta, Shariah Board, New YorkNo (Fatawa Rahimiyyah 4/76)
-- Prepared by Darul Ifta, Shariah Board, New YorkYes. It is impermissible to smoke while fasting and it will necessitate a qadh? as well as a kaffarah, meaning he must fast two consecutive months to make up for this. (Fatawa Rahimiyyah 4/89) (Durr al-Mukhtar 3/366)
-- Prepared by Darul Ifta, Shariah Board, New YorkYes. (Radd al-Muhtar 2/395)
-- Prepared by Darul Ifta, Shariah Board, New YorkNo. (Ahsan al-Fatawa 4/70,433)
-- Prepared by Darul Ifta, Shariah Board, New YorkIt is mustahabb (recommended) to eat suhoor, as it has been encouraged by the Prophet (s). However, if one is unable to take part in suhoor, the fast will still be valid (Bukhari, 1923) (Muslim, 1095)
-- Prepared by Darul Ifta, Shariah Board, New YorkAfter the sun has set, one should not delay in breaking the fast. It is reported in Musnad Ahmad that the Prophet (s) said, "My ummah will remain upon good so long as they delay the suhoor, and hasten in iftar (after the sun has set)." It is reported in another hadith in Sahih al- Bukhari that the Prophet (s) said, "The people will remain upon good so long as they hasten in iftar (after the sun has set)." (Musnad Ahmad, 21507) (Bukhari, 1957)
-- Prepared by Darul Ifta, Shariah Board, New YorkNo (Fatawa Rahimiyyah 4/67)
-- Prepared by Darul Ifta, Shariah Board, New YorkNo (Imd?d al-Fatawa 2/151) (Radd al-Muht?r 2/119)
-- Prepared by Darul Ifta, Shariah Board, New YorkWomen are not permitted to fast on the days of their cycle nor post-natal bleeding. Those fasts must be made upon later date, after Ramadan. (Ahsan al-Fatawa 4/438)
-- Prepared by Darul Ifta, Shariah Board, New YorkTaraweeh prayers are specific for the month of Ramadan. The fast is to be made up without performing any Taraweeh prayer. (Bukhari, 37) (Muslim, 759)
-- Prepared by Darul Ifta, Shariah Board, New YorkIf there is no doubt that blood did go down a person's throat, that fast will be nullified and will need to be made up. (Radd al-Muht?r 3/367)
-- Prepared by Darul Ifta, Shariah Board, New YorkNo one can fast on behalf of another person. If a person is not capable of fasting in the month of Ramadan due to some reason, such as old age and or such an illness from which he has no hope of recovery, then he may offer fidya (monetary compensation) for each day he is unable to fast. (Imd?d al-Fatawa 2/151) (Radd al-Muht?r 2/119) These fidya payments are meant to feed a misk?n (person in need) for each of the fasting days missed and are equivalent to the price of feeding one person twice. If he wishes he can give fidya from the beginning of Ramadan for the entire month or he can give it at the end of the month. To give fidya before the month commences will not be correct. (Ahsan al-Fatawa 4/430,445)
-- Prepared by Darul Ifta, Shariah Board, New YorkYes, since inhalers contain medicine, they will break the fast. If a patient has asthma then their difficulty in breathing is a good indication that they should break the fast and use the inhaler if there is a flare up and make up one fast later as qadha. Therefore, if your doctor feels that your condition is severe enough to cause weakness or worsen your health if you fast then this could be considered a chronic illness which will allow you to break your fast and pay fidy?h. If you recover from your illness then you will need to perform make up the fasts (qadha). (Ramadan aur Jadid masa'il pg.141)
-- Prepared by Darul Ifta, Shariah Board, New YorkAll creams, lotions and medications that are for external use and are applied to the skin will not break the fast. (Ramadan aur Jadid masa'il pg.187)
-- Prepared by Darul Ifta, Shariah Board, New YorkIf your doctor considers it to be a severe illness because of which your condition will worsen if you fast, then you should take your medication and perform a qada later. There will be no need for kaffarah. (Maraqiy al-Falah pg.258)
-- Prepared by Darul Ifta, Shariah Board, New YorkThis will break the fast because generally this type of procedure is carried out using lubricants and creams which will enter the private area. If lubricants and creams are not used then it will not break the fast. (Fatawa Rahimiyyah 4/72)
-- Prepared by Darul Ifta, Shariah Board, New YorkShe will be allowed to eat anytime during the day. It will be preferable not to eat in front of others who are fasting. (Ahsan al-Fatawa 4/438)
-- Prepared by Darul Ifta, Shariah Board, New YorkEye drops and any other eye procedures will not break the fast even though the medication can be tasted it in the mouth. The same applies for applying surma. (Ahsan al-Fatawa 4/439)
-- Prepared by Darul Ifta, Shariah Board, New YorkIs it permissible not to fast if there is a fear of harm to the fetus or the mother is unable or finds it difficult to produce milk without regular meals. (Tirmizhi, 707)
-- Prepared by Darul Ifta, Shariah Board, New YorkFast will not break a person vomits unintentionally, regardless of how much vomit came out. If he vomits intentionally (by putting his finger in his throat), his fast will break if a mouthful or more of vomit comes out. In such a case, only qadha is necessary. (Tirmizhi, 711)
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