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Fasting of the Sick Person
He is suffering from bleeding and blot clots in the brain – does he have to fast?
SaveHe has a stomach ulcer and the doctors have advised him not to fast
SaveHer sickness had no hope of a cure then Allaah healed her
SaveShe cannot fast unless she takes medicine
SaveHe is sick and the doctor told him not to fast
SaveHer family forced her to break her fast because she was sick – were they sinning? Can she fast if she wants to?
SaveThey thought there was no hope of recovery from his sickness so he paid the fidyah, then Allaah healed him; should he make up the missed fasts?
SaveShe is sick and does not understand anything and is not aware of her surroundings. Does she have to feed the poor (in lieu of fasting)?
SaveIs it better for one who is sick not to fast in Ramadaan?
SaveCan You Break Your Fast If You Feel Sick?
Most of the scholars are of the view that the sick person is not allowed to break his fast in Ramadan unless the sickness is severe. For more, please see the detailed answer.Save