Fasting & Ramadan · Subtopic
Excused from Fasting
117 fatawa from 8 South African Darul Iftas on Excused from Fasting, part of Fasting & Ramadan. Newest first; every fatwa links to the page where its Darul Ifta published it.
Subtopics are grouped from each Darul Ifta’s own categories and the fatwa titles, so the count is approximate.
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Excused from Fasting fatawa — page 3 of 3
- Ask Imaam4 Jul 2013
Travelling in the month of Ramadhan
During Ramadan, a person travels for more than 48 miles away from home. However, his travel is only for leisure/sightseeing purposes and the trip is…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam25 May 2013
I wanted to ask you if Farz fasting that is in the month of Ramadhaan is obligatory on pregnant woman. JazakAllah Khair.
I wanted to ask you if Farz fasting that is in the month of Ramadhaan is obligatory on pregnant woman.
Ismail Desai - Mufti Online4 Sep 2012
Not fasting due to weakness
If a woman is having much weakness that whenever she walks a near distance, she gets pale and feeling nausea also. she wants to observe fast in up…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online3 Sep 2012
Not fasting due to an Ulcers and IBS
Ramadaan is here and I have a bit of a concern about my fasts. I can't keep fasts, the pain in my stomach is excruciating. I can't keep them out of…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online12 Jul 2012
Waiting till Zawaal While in Haidh to Fast in Ramadhaan
You stated that a sister should commence with fasting before fajr time has entered. If I did not misunderstand is that the case with nafl? I wanted…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online11 Jul 2012
Compensating for Missed Fasts due to Haidh
Does a woman that missed fasts due to her having her periods have to pay Fidyah for the days she missed?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online10 Jul 2012
Giving Fidyah for Each Fast due to Breastfeeding
My wife is 5 months pregnant and is unable to fast. When the baby is born, she will be breastfeeding, Insha Allah which would make difficult for her…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online4 Jul 2012
Experiencing Haidh While Sitting in I'tikaaf
If a woman experiences haidh (menses) whilst sitting in i’tikaaf, what is the condition of her i’tikaaf?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online21 Jan 2012
Compensating for fasts missed due to illness
Due to illness, a person is unable to fast. How does he compensate for the missed fasts?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam10 Aug 2011
I am going to travel to africa after ramdhan. One of the requirements is to have vaccination for Yellow Fever. Can you tell me that if I can take this Vaccination in My Fast?
I want to ask that I am going to travel to africa after ramdhan, but need to get visa in ramdhan. The problem is it require a Vaccination named…
Mufti Ishaaq E. Moosa - Ask Imaam3 Sep 2010
My wife is pregnant, in her third month of pregnancy. We also have a 7 month old child who is still breastfeeding. My wife feels very nauscious during the day, when she is fasting, and she suffers alot from this. She feels that if she could eat something, it would get better. In this situation, will it be permissible to break the fast?
My wife is pregnant, in her third month of pregnancy. We also have a 7 month old child who is still breastfeeding. My wife feels very nauscious…
Ml. Abdur Rahman Shareef - Ask Imaam26 Aug 2009
1- Its 9th Week of pregnancy for my wife , Can my wife fast in these days? 2- Can I get closer to my wife during fasting? 3- Can I use eye drops during fasting as I got eye infection...
1- Its 9th Week of pregnancy for my wife , Can my wife fast in these days? 2- Can I get closer to my wife during fasting? 3- Can I use eye drops…
Ml. Abrar Mirza - Ask Imaam18 Sep 2007
Fasting more than 30 days due to Travelling.
The 30th Ramadan OR Ead Ul-Fitr in Arab Gulf Region is on Friday 12th Oct While in INDIA the 30th Ramadan OR Ead will be on Saturday 13th Oct.. If A…
Mufti Husain Kadodia - Ask Imaam4 Aug 2007
If one is given a talaaq for the send time and it was given on the first day that her menstrual cycle began does that count for the first menstral cycle during the idaat period.
If one is given a talaaq for the send time and it was given on the first day that her menstrual cycle began does that count for the first menstral…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam18 Oct 2005
can a pregnant woman fast during the month of Ramadhan?
can a pregnant woman fast during the month of Ramadhan? As you said that after during the intercourse one should wash the private parts, then can a…
Mufti - Ask Imaam11 Oct 2005
can a pregnant woman fast during the month of Ramadhan?
can a pregnant woman fast during the month of Ramadhan? As you said that after during the intercourse one should wash the private parts, then can a…
Mufti - Ask Imaam27 May 2004
With regards to Zakat, is it acceptable to give one’s zakat to a non-Islamic organization that has outlets in Islamic countries and spends it on Muslims who are poor or sick?
For example, Leprosy Mission Canada collects money from donors and spends it on orphans or needy people suffering from leprosy in third world…
- Ask Imaam24 Dec 2003
does the 60 days have to be consecutive? If so if you miss one day do to illness do you have to start the 60 days all over again?
I entered Islam when I was 18 yrs old during the last week of Ramadan and did not fast. I thought fasting and salat were something we were to do but…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam12 Nov 2003
I would like to know if 'morning sickness' renders the fast 'broken'.
If by morning sickess, you are referring to vomiting involuntarily and nausea, then the fact will not break. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Ml. Imraan…
Ml. Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam5 Nov 2003
Rewards of Ramadaan for a Person That cannot Fast due to illness...2. Will my fard also be multiplied 70 times. And a Nafl the reward of a Fard?
I am not able to fast due to a chronic illness, and have determined that by past experience that fasting will be detrimental to my health. My…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam3 Nov 2003
To make up missed fasting (period, pregnancy) can I do it on the six days of Shawwal, Arafat or other special days of fast?
If yes - do I get double reward? Do I have to clarify the intentions, resp. declare them for both matters (missed fasting, intention to fast for…
Ml. Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam27 Oct 2003
I am 30 weeks pregnant. Should I fast?
If you are unable to fast, you will be excused. You will have to make Qadhaa (make up) for the missed fasts of Ramadhaan. and Allah Ta'ala Knows…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam24 Oct 2003
a pregnant or breastfeedn woman does not fast as she feels its bad 4 the health,does she mke qadhaa?or gve fidya?quote all 4 madhaahib
i would like to know if a breastfeedin or pregnannt woman has to mke qadhaa or gve fidyaa 4 miassed fasts if she does not fast fearing ill…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam11 May 2003
I have heard of a Hadith that there is Barakah or Increase in 3 things….’Rizq’ when we Fast, Wealth when we Travel, and one other thing (I forgot). …
Please provide me this Hadith along with it?s source. Jazak-Allahu Khairan.
Moulana Muhammad ibn Moulana Haroon Abassommar - Ask Imaam1 Jan 2003
missed 20 days of Ramadhan due to birth of child & doctor's advice - it may complicate things. last 2 years, did not fast because she was on menstrual cycle. Does she have to make up all the fasts?
My wife missed about 20 days during Ramadhan 5 years ago due to the imminent birth of our child and due to doctor's advice because it may complicate…
Mufti Bilaal Cassim - Ask Imaam23 Dec 2002
Does one have to do Kaffara for nafil fasts? if, a) the fast was breaken for no reason, b) was broken with a valid reason i.e. being sick
1) If someone breaks a nafil fast is kaffara necessary if a) the fast was breaken for no reason b) was broken with a valid reason i.e. being sick 2)…
Moulana Muhammad ibn Moulana Haroon Abbassommar - Ask Imaam23 Nov 2002
I am looking for the source and wording of the Hadith that states that Fasting leads to health and travel to riches.
The Hadith is recorded in Tabrani. It reads, ?Undertake Jihaad, you will gain booty. Fast, and you will gain health. Travel, and you will become…
Moulana Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam23 Oct 2002
My wife is seven months pregnant.Alhamdullilah,she is well. Ramadaan is in two weeks time.Should she fast in Ramadaan or is it permissible for her to fast afterwards.
Your wife will be excused for not fasting during Ramadhaan due to being pregnant. She may make Qadhaa (make up) for the missed fasts later. and…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam11 Oct 2002
Does the following situation allow a person to be exempt from fasting during Ramadhan? A woman delivered a baby about a month ago through a ceassarean operation
A woman delivered a baby about a month ago through a ceassarean operation. The doctor said that the operation wound may take upto 6 months to…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam11 Dec 2001
Fasting while sick in Ramadan
Can a person who is sick inhale some menthol type medicine through the nose to clear the head during fasting in Ramadan? Can a person put eye drops…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam10 Nov 2001
Salaams. Kindly advise the rulings for women who have missed fasts during Ramadaan due to menstruation. Is it possible for her to pay kaffarah instead of keeping the missed fasts or not?
If she can keep the fasts, she cannot pay Kaffaarah. She has to keep the missed fasts. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA DEPT.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam30 Jan 2001
I have read in a book that if there is an outstanding debt of R120,000 on a house worth R120,000 the entire amount is exempt from Zakaat. Is that correct?
If that is the case, one will not pay Zakaat for many years.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Dec 2000
A female starts menstruating while fasting. How should she conduct herself? What if she stops menstruating during fasting?
f her menses commenced while fasting, she can eat (not in public). If her menses stopped while fasting, she should abstain from eating, drinking,…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam11 Dec 2000
If you have parents in old age that do not have an income as children are you liable and allowed to pay zakaat on their jewellery and fidya for their rozas
It is permissible for children, to pay the zakat and fidya on behalf of their parents with their consent And Allah Ta'ala knows best Mufti E. Desai
Mufti E. Desai - Ask Imaam2 Dec 2000
My wife wants to continue with fasting yet, my wife suffers from illness which may break her fast.
Respected Mufti Sahib, my wife is very much determined to keep up with her fasting however, in the past, she has had Urinary Tract Infections due to…
Mufti E. Desai - Ask Imaam22 Nov 2000
How should she conduct herself? What if she stops menstruating during fasting?
A female starts menstruating while fasting.
- Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
Is a pregnant woman or one who has just delivered, permitted to fast in the month of Ramadhaan?
The fast of a pregnant woman is valid. However, due to weakness during pregnancy, she is exempt from fasting. After delivery of the baby, during…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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