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Answers: 13Subcategories: 2Fasting of the Sick Person
Her family forced her to break her fast because she was sick – were they sinning? Can she fast if she wants to?
18,411They thought there was no hope of recovery from his sickness so he paid the fidyah, then Allaah healed him; should he make up the missed fasts?
10,399She is sick and does not understand anything and is not aware of her surroundings. Does she have to feed the poor (in lieu of fasting)?
8,196Is it better for one who is sick not to fast in Ramadaan?
57,926Can You Break Your Fast If You Feel Sick?
Most of the scholars are of the view that the sick person is not allowed to break his fast in Ramadan unless the sickness is severe. For more, please see the detailed answer.315,397She is sick and blood comes in her throat – what should she do?
26,523Can he observe a fast on behalf of one who is sick during the night in Ramadaan?
31,216Does Inhaler Break Your Fast?
The scholars ruled that the fast is not broken by using a puffer as asthma medication. Oxygen may be used as asthma medication when fasting with no problems. If you use vaporizers, you should break your fast and make up that day later. Using capsules invalidates the fast because some of the powder mixes with the saliva and goes down into the stomach.165,712Can I Break My Fast If I Feel Weak?
If fasting causes you to vomit or become dizzy because of physical weakness, you can break your fast but you have to make up for the missed days later.53,669He is sick and takes six tablets every day – can he break the fast?
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