If a smoker uses nicotine patches, the fast will not break. This is clear, because they are applied to the skin and there is no

Hadhrat Muftī Shafī Sahib R.A has written a detailed Fatwā with regards to injections. The Fatwā was then attested, by the likes of Hadhrat Maulānā

If someone went for dialysis during Ramadhān, then one has to remember that this only cleans the blood, flushes the kidneys and nothing reaches the

If someone had an operation during Ramadhān, if nothing reached inside the stomach or the brain, the fast will be ok. However, if general anaesthetic

If a man was having trouble passing water, and a catheter was inserted into the bladder, will his fast break? Imām Abū Hanīfā R.A and

A woman who attends for a smear test or vaginal examination whilst fasting. If the mechanical instrument used for the examination, or the hand (in

If someone masturbates whilst fasting, the fast will break. Qadhā will be Wājib, not Kaffārah. Kaffārah not being Fardh is because deriving sexual pleasure is

Sexual intercourse breaks the fast. Whether ejaculation takes place or not, is irrelevant. Both parties will have to keep Qadhā and give Kaffārah as well.

It is Makrūh to brush the teeth with toothpaste, or use mouthwash whilst fasting. This is because of the taste of the paste and because

This is where the gums constantly bleed and sometimes blood goes down the throat, will this break the fast? If one spits the blood out,

If one’s tooth was loose and it came out or it was extracted smoothly without any bleeding, the fast will not break. However, if it

Tears or sweat going down the throat. If just a drop or two went down and no salty taste is felt in the throat, the

To taste food or to chew it and then throw it out without anything going down the throat is Makrūh if there is no genuine

If someone had an asthma attack and used the asthma pump, the fast will be broken according to the Hanafī research. This is because the

Smoking cigarettes or cigars breaks the fast. With regards to Kaffārah along with Qadhā, there are two opinions of the Muftiyāne Kirām. [1] Muftī Salmān

The fast will break by water going down the throat whilst gargling, even by mistake. This is important to remember whilst doing Wudhū or Ghusl.

[1] القئ vomiting: If one intentionally and deliberately draws vomit from the stomach (by sticking a finger down his throat, applying pressure to his stomach

Intention is in the heart. It does not have to be said verbally. Eating Suhoor is an indication of the intent. However, if one does

[1] Being sick [2] A traveller [3] Pregnant [4] Breastfeeding [5] Extreme weakness which can lead to illness [6] Insanity [7] Being unconscious for long

There are only three conditions for fasting to be Fardh: [1] Islam [2] Sanity [3] Bulūgh (i.e. being mature) When a person is Muslim, sane