Please note: this fatwa has been translated by artificial intelligence.

Condition of Illness That Permits Breaking the Fast in Ramadan

Question
What is the condition of illness that permits breaking the fast in Ramadan?
Answer

The condition for a sick person to be allowed to break the fast in Ramadan is: if they fear an increase in the illness, or a delay in recovery from the illness, or if they are healthy but fear becoming ill due to fasting, as mentioned in Tabyin al-Haqa'iq 1: 333; based on the verse: (So whoever among you is ill or on a journey, then an equal number of days [are to be made up]. And upon those who are able [to fast, but with hardship] - a ransom [as substitute] of feeding a poor person) Al-Baqarah: 184.

imam icon

Send your question to the smart assistant

If the previous answers are not appropriate, please send your question to the Mufti via