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Section
Six - That which breaks the fast and that which does not
Question:
Is it permissible for the traveller to have sexual intercourse
with his wife during the day of Ramadan? Rulings
regarding wet dreams in RamadanQuestion:
If one who is fasting has a wet dream during the day in Ramadan,
does this nullify his fast or not and should he perform the ritual
purification (of ghusl)?Response:
If one who is fasting has had a wet dream during the day in Ramadan,
then his fast is sound and is not affected by the wet dream, because
he had not done so intentionally. However, it is obligatory for
him to perform the ritual purification (ghusl) so as to perform
the prayer. To be prompt in performing the ritual purification
is better, but not obligatory, and Allaah knows best.Shaykh
Ibn Fowzaan / (Fataawa Ramadan, Volume 2/Page 440/Fatwa No.365),
also (al-Muntaqaa min Fataawa ash-Shaykh Saalih ibn Fowzaan, Volume
3/ Page 162)
Kissing
and playing with one's wife whilst fastingQuestion:
Is it permissible for one who is fasting to kiss his wife and
play with her on the bed during the days of Ramadan?Response:
Yes, it is permissible for one who is fasting to kiss his wife
and play with her during the day in Ramadan. However, if he excretes
semen then his fast becomes nullified. If this occurs during the
day in Ramadan, it is obligatory he refrains (from all that which
nullifies the fast) for the rest of the day and it is obligatory
that he makes up the fast for that day. If this occurs in other
than Ramadan, then his fast is nullified but it is not obligatory
for him to refrain. However, if his fast was that which was obligatory
upon him, then it is obligatory he make up that day. If the fast
was supererogatory (naafilah), then he doesn't have to make it
up.Shaykh
Ibn al-'Uthaymeen / (Fataawa Ramadan, Volume 2/Page 454/Fatwa
No.383)
Ejaculated
semen in foreplay with wife whilst fastingQuestion:
A man came to his wife during the day in Ramadan without having
skin contact with her. Then he ejaculated semen. We wish to know
what the ruling is for him?Response:
We inform you that your fast that day is nullified and it is obligatory
that you make it up and there is no expiation for you to make
as this is only particular to sexual intercourse.Shaykh
Muhammad ibn Ibraaheem Aal-ash-Shaykh / (Fataawa Ramadan, Volume
2/Page 455/Fatwa No.385), also (Fataawa wa Rasaa.il Samaahatu
ash-Shaykh Muhammad ibn Ibraaheem Aal-ash-Shaykh, Volume 4/Page
190-191))
Bleeding
whilst fastingQuestion:
What is the ruling of the one who bleeds whilst fasting?Response:
If the person was to bleed without intention whilst fasting, then
his fast is valid.The
Permanent Committee for Islaamic Research and Fataawa, comprising
- Head: Shaykh 'Abdul-'Azeez ibn 'Abdullaah ibn Baaz; Deputy Head:
Shaykh 'Abdur-Razzaaq 'Afeefee; Member: Shaykh 'Abdullaah ibn
Ghudayyaan. (Fataawa Ramadan, Volume 2/ Page 461/ Fatwa No.394),
also (Fataawa al-Lajnah ad-Daa.imah lil-Buhooth al-'Ilmiyyah wal-Iftaa.,
Fatwa No.12082)
Drops
of blood flowed from nose whilst fastingQuestion:
The questioner says he was fasting in Ramadan and when he touched
his nose some drops of blood flowed out without intention. Does
this affect my fast? Is my fast that day valid or do I have to
repeat it?Response:
If the situation is as you state, then your fast is valid and
there is no need for you to repeat it. This does not affect your
fast, Allaah-Willing.The
Permanent Committee for Islaamic Research and Fataawa, comprising
- Head: Shaykh 'Abdul-'Azeez ibn 'Abdullaah ibn Baaz; Deputy Head:
Shaykh 'Abdur-Razzaaq 'Afeefee; Member: Shaykh 'Abdullaah ibn
Ghudayyaan. (Fataawa Ramadan, Volume 2/ Page 463/ Fatwa No.397),
also (Fataawa al-Lajnah ad-Daa.imah lil-Buhooth al-'Ilmiyyah wal-Iftaa.,
Fatwa No.1730)
Blood
drawn out for analysis purposesQuestion:
What is the ruling regarding someone who has half a measure of
blood drawn out of his right arm for analysis purposes whilst
fasting during the day in Ramadan?Response:
The fast is not nullified for this (analysis), rather it is exempted
from. This is because it is a necessity and not from that which
is known, from the pure Sharee'ah, to break the fast.Shaykh
Ibn Baaz (Fataawa Ramadan, Volume 2/ Page 465/ Fatwa No.400)
Donating
blood whilst fastingQuestion:
Does donating blood during the day in Ramadan break the fast?
Response:
Yes! If he donates and a lot of blood is drawn out, then he breaks
his fast as it is regarded as similar to cupping (hijaamah).Shaykh
Ibn Fowzaan / (Fataawa Ramadan, Volume 2/ Page 467, Fatwa No.405)
The
ruling regarding the cupper and the cuppedQuestion:
Is the fast of the cupper and the cupped broken during the day
in Ramadan? What is the ruling, do they continue with their fast
broken or make up for that which has passed or what?Response:
The fast of the cupper and the cupped is broken and they must
refrain from all that which breaks the fast, and they must make
up this day. That which the Prophet said is: ((The cupper and
the cupped have broken their fast)).The
Permanent Committee for Islaamic Research and Fataawa, comprising
- Head: Shaykh 'Abdul-'Azeez ibn 'Abdullaah ibn Baaz; Deputy Head:
Shaykh 'Abdur-Razzaaq 'Afeefee; Member: Shaykh 'Abdullaah ibn
Ghudayyaan. (Fataawa Ramadan, Volume 2/ Page 470/ Fatwa No.408),
also (Fataawa al-Lajnah ad-Daa.imah lil-Buhooth al-'Ilmiyyah wal-Iftaa.,
Fatwa No.11917)
When
does blood flowing out nullify the fast?Question:
With respect to blood flowing out, what are the situations in
which it nullifies the fast?Response:
The fast is not nullified except by cupping according to that
which is correct. There is a strong difference of opinion in this
and many see that the fast is not nullified even by cupping. However,
the consensus is that cupping nullifies the fast.Shaykh
Ibn Baaz / (Fataawa Ramadan, Volume 2/ Page 476/ Fatwa No. 416)
Vomitting
whilst fastingQuestion:
What is the ruling of one who vomits whilst fasting, does he have
to make up his fast or not?Response:
It's ruling is that he does not have to make it up. As for the
one who intentionally vomits, then he must make up his fast, as
the Prophet (saw) said: ((One who vomits, then he does not have
to make it up, and he who intentionally vomits, then he has to
make it up)). Transmitted by Imaam Ahmad and the Four Imaams of
the Sunan (Aboo Daawood, at-Tirmidhee, an-Nasaa'ee and ibn Maajah)
with a Saheeh chain of narration on the authority of Aboo Hurayrah.
Shaykh
Ibn Baaz / (Fataawa Ramadan, Volume 2/ Page 481/ Fatwa No. 424)
Taking
an injection whilst fastingQuestion:
I took an injection in my vein during the day in Ramadan. Is
my fast for this day valid or is it obligatory upon me to make
up this day?Response:
If this injection was nutritional (in any form) then it nullifies
the fast whether it is in the vein or other than that. If, however,
it is a tranquiliser or an analgesic for pain pr that which is
similar to it then this does not break the fast. Shaykh
Ibn Jibreen / (Fataawa Ramadan, Volume 2/ Page 485/ Fatwa No.
433)
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to top Using
the miswaak whilst fastingQuestion:
What is the ruling concerning the one who fasts using a miswaak
(tooth stick) after zawaal (when the sun is at its highest point
and there is no shadow)?Response:
The use of the miswaak either before or after zawaal is a Sunnah
as it is a Sunnah at other than these times. This is because the
Hadeeth regarding the use of the miswaak is general and does not
exempt the one who is fasting either before zawaal or after zawaal.
The Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) said: ((The miswaak
is a purifier for the mouth, (and) much liked by the Lord, . .
.)). Also, he (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) said: ((If it were
not that I feared inconvenience for my Ummah, I would have ordered
them to use the miswaak before each prayer)).Shaykh
Ibn al-'Uthaymeen / (Fataawa Ramadan, Volume 2/ Page 491/ Fatwa
No. 440), also (al-Fataawa libni 'Uthaymeen - Kitaab ad-Da'wah,
Volume 1 / Page 167)
Using
toothpaste whilst fastingQuestion:
Is it permissible for one who is fasting to use toothpaste during
the day?Response:
It is permissible for one who is fasting to use toothpaste , being
careful that nothing from the solution goes down his throat. It
is preferable he clean his mouth with a miswaak and other than
it from that which doesn't reach the throat, just as one should
not exaggerate whilst gargling the water in the mouth during ablution
(wudoo). Shaykh Ibn Fowzaan / (Fataawa Ramadan, Volume 2/ Page
496/ Fatwa No. 445), also (al-Muntaqaa min Fatawaa ash-Shaykh
Saalih ibn Fowzaan, Volume 3/ Fatwa No. 158) back
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use of oil-based and liquid-based perfumes whilst fastingQuestion:
Is it permissible to use perfume such as oil-based 'ood and colognes
and incense during the day in Ramadan?Response:
Yes, it is permissible to use them on the condition that one does
not inhale the incense.Shaykh
Ibn Baaz / (Fatawaa Ramadan, Volume 2/ Page 499/ Fatwa No.451)
Applying
perfume on the hands, face, body and clothes Question:
Does using liquid-based perfume from the bottle break the fast
if one applies it on his hands, face, body and clothes?Response:
Using perfume in this described manner does not break the fast.The
Permanent Committee for Islaamic Research and Fataawa / (Fataawa
Ramadan, Volume 2/ Page 500/ Fatwa No. 455), also (Fataawa al-Lajnah
ad-Daa.imah lil-Buhooth al-'llmiyyah - Kitaab ad-Da'wah, Fatwa
No.9517)
Using
atomiser mouth fresheners whilst fastingQuestion:
There exists in pharmacies freshners for the mouth in small atomisers.
Is it permissible to use them during the day in Ramadan to remove
the smell from the mouth?Response:
It is enough to use the miswaak which the Prophet (sal-Allaahu
'alayhe wa-sallaam) has recommended for the mouth whilst fasting
rather than the atomisers for the mouth. There is no problem in
using the atomiser as long as nothing reaches the throat. However,
it is befitting not to dislike the odour (of the mouth) resulting
from the fast, since it is indicative of obedience to Allaah as
it is beloved to Allaah. It is mentioned in a hadeeth: ((The odour
emmanating from the mouth of one who is fasting is more pleasant
to Allaah than the smell of musk)). Shaykh
Ibn Fowzaan / (Fataawa Ramadan, Volume 2/Page 501/Fatwa No.457),
also (al-Muntaqaa min Fataawa ash-Shaykh Saalih ibn Fowzaan, Volume
3/ Page 130)
Using
eye drops and ointment/liniment for the eyes whilst fastingQuestion:
What is the ruling regarding (putting) eye drops and ointment/liniment
in the eyes?Response:
It is no problem for one who fasts to apply kohl to his eyes and
likewise eye drops and (also) ears drops even if he finds the
taste of them (reach) his throat. This does not break his fast.
This is because it is neither food or drink and nor does it constitute
food or drink. Rather, the evidence prohibits eating and drinking,
so that which does not constitute this cannot be regarded as such.
What we have mentioned is the opinion of Shaykh al-Islaam Ibn
Taymiyyah and it is correct.Shaykh
Ibn al-'Uthaymeen / (Fataawa Ramadan, Volume 2/Page 509/Fatwa
No.469), also (Fiqh al-'Ibaadaat libni 'Uthaymeen, Page 191-192)
Being
abusive whilst fastingQuestion:
Some people, whilst driving in their cars and they are fasting,
begin to use bad language leading to the abuse of others when
the traffic becomes busy. So, what is the ruling concerning their
fast?Response:
As for the fast, then it is correct as the impermissible statements
and actions do not invalidate the fast. However, without doubt
it reduces the reward and loses its benefits and fruits. From
that which is intended from the fast is fear of Allaah (Taqwah)
as He (subhaanahu wa-ta'aala) said: {O you who believe! Fasting
is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you,
that you may become al-Muttaqoon (the pious)} [Soorah al-Baqarah,
Aayah 183]. So, Allaah has explained the wisdom behind the obligation
of fasting upon us and that is to attain fear of Allaah (subhaanahu
wa-ta'aala). The Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) said:
((One who does not abandon evil talk and actions, then Allaah
is not in need of him abandoning his food and drink (i.e. his
fasting)). Rather, the Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam)
commanded the one who is fasting that, should someone curse him
or attempt to kill him, he should say: ((I am fasting)) such that
the one who is swearing and abusing is deterred. By this, he will
know that the one who is fasting has not responded because of
any weakness but, rather, because of piety and fear of Allaah
because he is fasting. That which is obligatory upon the fasting
person and other than him is that he be patient and persevering,
not allowing these conflicting issues to affect him regardless
of how he feels inside. It is confirmed from the Prophet (sal-Allaahu
`alayhe wa sallam) that a man said: ((O Messenger of Allaah, advise
me)). He (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) replied: ((Don't become
angry)) and he (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) repeated this a
number of times: ((Don't become angry)). So, how many people feel
remorse at what they have done in anger, and wish that they hadn't
said or done such and such whilst angry. But that which has come
to pass is not possible to take back.Shaykh
Ibn Fowzaan (Fataawa Ramadan, Volume 2/ page 517/ Fatwa No. 481),
also (al-Fataawa libni Fowzaan - Kitaab ad-Da'wah, Volume 1/ Page
158-160)
Backbiting
and slandering whilst fastingQuestion:
Does backbiting and slandering during the day in Ramadan break
the fast?Response:
Backbiting and slandering does not break the fast. However, it
reduces the effect of the fast. Allaah (subhaanahu wa-ta'aala)
says: {O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed for you as it
was prescribed for those before you, that you may become al-Muttaqoon
(the pious)} [Soorah al-Baqarah, Aayah 183]. Also, the Prophet
(sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) said: ((One who does not abandon
evil talk and actions and ignorance then Allaah is not in need
of him abandoning food and water (whilst fasting) )).Shaykh
Ibn al-'Uthaymeen / (Fataawa Ramadan, Volume 2/Page 518/Fatwa
No. 482), also (al-Fataawa lbni-'Uthaymeen, Kitaab ad-Da'waah,
Volume 1/Page 166-167)
Bad
speech during the month of RamadanQuestion:
Does impermissible (Haraam) speech during the day in Ramadan
nullify the fast?Response:
If we read the saying of Allaah (subhaanahu wa-ta'aala), {O you
who believe! Fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed
for those before you, that you may become al-Muttaqoon (the pious)}
[Soorah al-Baqarah, Aayah 183], we find the wisdom behind the
obligation to fast is attaining fear of Allaah (Taqwah) and worshipping
Allaah. Taqwah is to abandon all that is haraam and incorporating
all that is commanded, avoiding all that is warned against. The
Prophet (sal-Allaahu 'alayhe wa-sallaam) said: ((One who does
not abandon evil talk and actions, then Allaah is not in need
of him abandoning his food and drink (i.e. his fasting)). Based
upon this, it is confirmation (for the one who is fasting) to
abandon all that is haraam from speech and actions so as not to
backbite, lie, slander or trade in haraam. So, keep away from
haraam, and if a person were to do this throughout the entire
month (of Ramadan), he would find himself upright for the rest
of the year. Sadly, however, many people who fast do not differentiate
between the time in which they fast and when they aren't It has
became a norm whereby they indulge in haraam speech, lying, cheating
and so on. They don't feel upon the peace and tranquility of the
fast. These actions (of bad speech etc.) do not nullify the fast
but do reduce the reward and, possibly, deflects the reward for
the fast completely and Allaah's Assistance is sought.Shaykh
Ibn al-'Uthaymeen / (Faatwa Ramadan, Volume 2/Page 520/ Fatwa
No. 485), also (Fataawa ash-Shaykh Muhammad as-Saalih al-'Uthaymeen,
Volume 1/Page 501-502)
Sleeping
throughout the day whilst fastingQuestion:
During Ramadan, if one was to take the pre-dawn meal (sahoor)
and pray the Fajr prayer, then sleep until noon and prayed the
Dhuhr prayer after which he would sleep until Asr, then pray the
Asr prayer and, again, sleep until the time of breaking the fast
(at Maghrib), would his fast be correct?Response:
If the situation is as mentioned, then his fast is correct. However,
continuing in this fashion throughout the day (i.e. sleeping)
is a waste and neglect on his part, especially since the month
of Ramadan is a blessed month. It is befitting that the Muslim
seek benefit from that which will aid him by reading the Qur.aan
aplenty, working (for halaal earnings) and seeking knowledge.
And with Allaah (subhaanahu wa-ta'aala) is the success, and may
Allaah send prayers and salutations upon our Prophet Muhammad
and his family and his companions.The
Permanent Committee for Islaamic Research and Fataawa, comprising
- Head: Shaykh 'Abdul-'Azeez ibn 'Abdullaah ibn Baaz; Deputy Head:
Shaykh 'Abdur-Razzaaq 'Afeefee; Member: Shaykh 'Abdullaah ibn
Ghudayyaan. (Fataawa Ramadan, Volume 2/Page 522/Fatwa No.488),
also (Fataawa al-Lajnah ad-Daa.imah lil-Buhooth al-'Ilmiyyah wal-Iftaa.,
Fatwa No. 12901)
Swallowed
water taking a bath, whilst fastingQuestion:
A man who was fasting took a bath and due to the strong pressure
of the water, he ended up swallowing some water without intending
to. Does he have to make this fast up?Response:
He does not have to make this fast up because he hadn't intended
that, so his ruling is that of one who is forced and one who has
forgotten.Shaykh
Ibn Baaz / (Fataawa Ramadan, Volume 2/Page 537/Fatwa No. 511),
also (Majmoo' Fataawa ash-Shaykh 'Abdul-'Azeez bin 'Abdullaah
bin Baaz, Volume 3/Page 252)
Tasting
food whilst fastingQuestion:
Is it permissible for a cook to taste the food whilst fasting?Response:
There is no problem with tasting food out of necessity and this
is done by placing it on the tip of the tongue to see how sweet
or sour it is. However, nothing of it should be swallowed, rather,
it should be spat out or taken out of the mouth and with that
the fast is not nullified (according to the preferred opinion).
And Allaah knows best.
Shaykh Ibn Jibreen / Fataawa Ramadan, Volume 2/Page 543/Fatwa No.524) / (Fataawa as-Siyaam libni Jibreen, Page 46)
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