Sawm (Fasting)

Fasting in Islam, (known as Sawm (صَوْم) or Siyām (صِيَام), also commonly known as Rūzeh or Rōzah (Persian: روزه‎)), is the practice of abstaining, usually from food, drink, smoking, and sexual activity. During the Islamic holy month of Ramadan Sawm is observed between dawn and sunset when the evening adhan is sounded.

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Kaffara . Sawm (Fasting) . Travel . Dhuhr

While observing Kaffarah fasting for 60 days, if a person has plans that prevent them from fasting, such as traveling before Zuhr, are these valid excuses to skip certain days? Will this impact the completion of their Kaffarah?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 2 months ago

If he traveled during the fasting of sixty days of Kaffara, he must fast the days of the traveling immediately after the travel and continue fasting the remains days of the sixty. If he traveled and did not compensate the days of the travel immediately and made a deliberate gap, he will then need to restart the Kaffara fast again.

Wassalam.

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Sawm (Fasting) . Kaffara . Eid al-Fitr

When is the 60 days of Kaffarah observed? Must it be completed after Eid, or can it be delayed for a few months? Additionally, is it better to fast or to make a payment instead?

Kaffara is a penalty on those who deliberately break obligatory fast or do not keep it. For those who deliberately don’t fast during the month of Ramadan, for one day,v the Kaffara is either fasting two sequent months or feeding sixty poor believers. It is good to do it as soon as possible and should not be postponed to an extended that it might be forgotten or ignored. Feeding sixty poor believers must be by giving them ready food or food grain and not money. Every ooor believers must must be given either a meal or 750 grams of food grains.

Wassalam.

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Mind . Kaffara . Sawm (Fasting)

As a 22-year-old, I recalled that I broke my fast a couple of times when I was younger. It took me years to realize that I owe a Kaffara. I am still a student and live with my parents. What should I do in this situation?

Kaffara is obligatory for every day of deliberate breaking fast beside Qadha of that fast. If you don't have money to feed sixty poor believers, you can fast two months as Kaffara of not fasting deliberately for each day. If you can not do that, you should wait till you are able to earn and feed the poor believers.

Wassalam.

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Medication . Ramadan . Sawm (Fasting)

Can I still fast during Ramadan if I need to take medication twice a day, specifically before Fajr and after Isha?

If your medicine can be taken between Maghrib and Fajr only, you must then fast and never take medicine during the day.

Wassalam.

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Menstruation (Haidh) . Sawm (Fasting)

Does experiencing pink or brown spotting and discharge before the start of my period affect the validity of my fast?

If your menstrual period did not start yet, your fast is obligatory on you.

Wassalam.

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Man . Wife . Sawm (Fasting)

What are the boundaries for a man regarding physical intimacy with his wife during fasting?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 3 months ago

Bismihi ta'āla

From a shar'i perspective, only penetration and ejaculation would invalidate a fast, but if they know that even less than this will lead to ejaculation, they must be avoided as well.

In general, while fasting, each side should stay away from these things, and focus on preserving the high quality of their fast, which one aspect of it is supressing lust.

And Allah knows best

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Ramadan . Sawm (Fasting)

Is there a recommended amount to donate daily during the month of Ramadan while fasting?

It depends on your financial ability. Daily charity is highly recommended and the more you give, the more you will get reward. Giving from what is dear to you is very important as we read in Quran ( You will not attain the piety until you spend in the way of Allah from what you love. (Sura 3, verse 92).

'Wassalam.

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Diabetes . Sawm (Fasting)

As a Type-1 diabetic, I experienced low blood sugar while fasting and ended my fast. Should I continue fasting once my levels are back to normal?

If you know that your health can be harmed because of fasting, then fasting will not be obligatory on you. If you have already broken your fast because of your health condition or any other reason, you can not re continue fasting that day if your health becomes normal, but you must keep Qadha fast of that day after the month of Ramadan.

Wassalam.

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Kaffara . Sawm (Fasting) . Ramadan . Fidya

My parents are not well enough to fast during Ramadan. Can I give the Kaffarah to a relative? Should it be given at the end of this month, or can this year's Kaffarah be given during the course of the year before the next Ramadan?

Bismihi ta'āla

It is not kaffarah that they pay. It is fidyah, which is 750g of certain food items, per day. You can give it to a relative, if they are needy, and it can be given at any time.

And Allah knows best

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Ghusl . Sexual . Doubt . Sawm (Fasting)

I have been uncertain about my Ghusl and consider repeating my Ghusl and keep questioning my fasts. What is the best course of action for me in this situation?

Bismihi ta'āla

You must completely ignore and dismiss these thoughts of doubt. The best course of action to rid yourself of waswasah, or developing waswasah is to dismiss these thoughts and ignore them, and never repeat what you have done.

And Allah knows best

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Ziyarat . Ramadan . Laylat al-Qadr . Sawm (Fasting)

Is there a question about the permissibility of intentionally traveling during fasting hours while performing Ziyarat in the last days of Ramadan, particularly on Laylatul Qadr, and how this affects the validity of one's fast?

It is permissible to travel during the month of Ramadan as far as the travel is not for a sinful act like gambling, drinking alcohol, etc.

Traveling during the month of Ramadan does harm your fasting as far as you intend to keep Qadha of the missed days of fasting after the month of Ramadan.

There is no fasting during traveling but Qadha must be kept after the month of Ramadan.

Wassalam.

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Wudu (Ablution) . Fard . Sawm (Fasting)

In Wudhu, if I only complete the obligatory parts and skip the recommended actions, like rinsing the mouth and nose, while fasting, is my Wudhu still valid for prayer? Can you share the ruling according to all five Islamic schools of thought?

Yes, your Wudu is valid if you do the obligatory actions only and skip the recommended actions.

You can refer to Al0Fiqh A'lal Mathahib Al-Khamsah.

Wassalam.