I missed fasting during Ramadan due to pregnancy and then continued breastfeeding for two years. Now, I still cannot fast. What should I do? Fasting is an obligation for every Muslim, but Allah does not burden anyone beyond their ability. If you missed Ramadan due to pregnancy and then continued breastfeeding, you are required to … Read more
Can I feed the poor instead of fasting if I miss days in Ramadan? No, you cannot simply choose to feed the poor instead of fasting. If you miss fasting during Ramadan, you must make up the missed days by fasting later. This is an obligation and not a personal choice between fasting or paying. … Read more
Can a Pregnant or Breastfeeding Woman Break Her Fast During Ramadan? QuestionCan a pregnant or breastfeeding woman break her fast during Ramadan? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. 1. The Shar‘i Context Fasting Ramadan is an obligation upon every accountable Muslim. However, Sharia is built upon mercy and does not … Read more
Does a Dental Appointment Break My Fast During Ramadan? QuestionDoes a dental appointment break my fast during Ramadan? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. 1. The Shar‘i Context The fast is broken by anything that intentionally reaches the stomach (or what takes the ruling of eating and drinking), and by … Read more