A person applys nicotine patch on the arms to avoid smoking is Fast valid?

In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Assalaamu `alaykum waRahmatullahi Wabarakatoh

Considering the fact that the nicotine patch is applied externally and there is no chance of any element going to the stomach, it will not nullify the fast. It is similar to a person applying oil or lotion to one’s body, which is absorbed by the skin.

And Allah knows best

Wassalam

Ml. Yusuf bin Yaqub,
Student Darul Iftaa

Concurred by:

Ml. Ehzaz Ajmeri,
Student Darul Iftaa

Darul Iftaa