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Can I feed the poor instead of fasting if I miss days in Ramadan?

May 6, 2025March 19, 2025 by Dr. Mamoud Omar

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. However, if you have a chronic illness or a condition that permanently prevents you … Read more

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