Fasting & Ramadan · Subtopic
What Breaks the Fast
411 fatawa from 9 South African Darul Iftas on What Breaks the Fast, 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.
By Darul Ifta
What Breaks the Fast fatawa — page 3 of 11
- Ibn Masood15 Nov 2022
Masturbating whilst fasting
If one masturbated while fasting in Ramadhan, is the fast broken? If so, how does one make amends for the broken fasts?
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Ibn Masood8 Nov 2022
Masturbating whilst fasting
if a person masturbated and continued to fast, would he make Qadhaa only, or Qadhaa and Kaffarah? If one can not recall if masturbation 100%…
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Azaadville27 Oct 2022
Blood In The Saliva
I would like to enquire regarding finding blood extracts in ones saliva. At times I tend to get a slight taste of blood in my saliva. When I spit it…
- Ibn Masood25 Sep 2022
Method of gargling whilst fasting
How should the Fardh Ghusl be completed when one is fasting (particularly the gargling of the mouth and passing water deep in the nose) as there…
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Ibn Masood15 Aug 2022
Strong scent entering the throat whilst fasting
While fasting, I made use of the non-stick “Cook and Bake” spray to grease my cooking and baking utensils. I used this spray in close proximity to…
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Mufti Online18 Jul 2022
Applying Zambuk to one's nose while fasting
A person has a sore in his nose. He applied Zambuk in his nose whilst fasting. Is his fast valid
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Camperdown4 Jun 2022
Pregnant woman breaking her fast
Is there any penalty for a pregnant woman who breaks her fast due to weakness?
M Luqman Moideen - Azaadville20 Apr 2022
Qadha For Breaking The Sunnat Itikaaf
If a person observing the Sunnat-e-Mukkada Itikaaf during the last ten days of Ramadaan had to nullify his Itikaaf after three days. Is Qadha…
- Azaadville20 Apr 2022
Leaving The Masjid To Break Wind During Itikaaf
If a Mu’takif leaves the Masjid boundaries and proceeds to the restroom to pass wind, will Itikaaf be invalidated?
- Azaadville19 Apr 2022
Breaking The Fast At The Time Of Sunset Before The Adhaan
a person is keeping the kaffara 60 fasts. unintentionally he broke a fast according to the sunset time and not the maghrib time, he was at work so…
- Ibn Masood12 Apr 2022
Swallowing one’s tears whilst fasting
If during the last few minutes before Iftaar, tears unintentionally went down the throat (as in the person could taste saltiness), will the fast be…
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Ibn Masood10 Apr 2022
Particles of Miswaak entering throat whilst fasting
If a fasting person swallows a strain of the miswaak, will it nullify his fast?
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Ask Imaam9 Apr 2022
Concerns about fast breaking
1. After I brush my teeth and rinse my mouth thoroughly at sehri, I am still certain that food remains in my mouth, I swallow this food…
Safwaan Navlakhi - Ask Imaam8 Apr 2022
Will taking an inhaler break the fast?
While fasting can I take my inhaler. Will taking an inhaler while fasting break my fast?
Shakib Alam - Ibn Masood8 Apr 2022
Using an inhaler whilst fasting
What is the ruling in regards to using a nasal spray to control sinus and congestion whilst fasting. Also, what about taking an injection while…
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Ibn Masood4 Apr 2022
Muslims openly eating before others in Ramadaan
Is there a punishment for (Muslims) that eat in front of fasting people in the month of Ramadaan? What if a person is ill and cannot fast or, one is…
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Ibn Masood4 Apr 2022
Inhaling Agarbatthi whilst fasting
If a person inhaled the smoke of Agarbatthi, will his fast be nullified?
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Ibn Masood4 Apr 2022
Fast nullified due to being vaccinated
Do vaccinations invalidate one’s fast?
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Ibn Masood4 Apr 2022
Ejaculating by touching one’s wife whilst fasting
A person touches his wife whilst fasting and, as a result, he ejaculates. He did not engage in any relations whatsoever. Is his fast invalidated?
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Ibn Masood4 Apr 2022
Entering medication through the back passage whilst fasting
If a person is suffering from piles and inserts cream or medication into the back passage, will it nullify his fast?
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Amjadi2 Apr 2022
The Age Of Fasting & Children Breaking Their Fast
1. At what age should children be told to fast? Question: 2. What is the ruling on children breaking their fast after they have commenced fasting?…
- Ibn Masood30 Mar 2022
Applying adhesive to one’s dentures during fasting
My question pertains to the dentures which I have been given to wear. The dentist has provided me with denture adhesive, which I apply onto the…
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Ibn Masood29 Mar 2022
Using appetite suppressants whilst fasting
I have been prescribed Phentermine by my doctor to get rid of excess weight. It is an appetite suppressant. My doctor prescribed it as all other…
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Ibn Masood5 Mar 2022
Using vitamin tablets during Ramadaan
Is it appropriate to take vitamin tablets that generate energy or reduce excess cravings during Ramadaan after Iftaar until Sehri? A person…
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Ibn Masood9 Feb 2022
Experiencing nocturnal emission whilst fasting
What is the opinion of the Ulama in regards to the following Mas’ala: A person took a rest after eating Sehri since there was quite a bit of time…
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Mufti Online22 Jan 2022
Fasting person's fast breaking if he sat with a person who started smoking
If a person who had a habit of fasting in Thursdays, sat amongst some brothers and if someone started smoking shisha pens and the person didn’t move…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Azaadville15 Jan 2022
Doubt Regarding Water Being Swallowed During Wudhu
While making wudhu, after gargling the mouth and spitting out the water, some water enters a person’s mouth while washing his face. This happened…
- Azaadville15 Jan 2022
Kissing While Fasting
During Ramadhaan, a husband and wife kissed mouth to mouth for around 5-10 seconds while fasting just before going to sleep after Fajr. They do not…
- Mufti Online29 Dec 2021
Breaking one's fast for sports activities
If one breaks his fast for "sports" activities, will qadha or kaffarah have to be kept?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Azaadville13 Oct 2021
Eating After Having Broken A Fast
Knowing that masturbating breaks the fast so can he eat after his fast breaks due to masturbating
- Mufti Online29 Aug 2021
Forgetfully licking one's finger with flour on it while fasting
If one is fasting a qadhaa fast and during the fast one touches a food item, while cooking, which has some flour on it and then licks the finger,…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Azaadville11 Aug 2021
A Fasting Person Inhaling Steam While Bathing
1. Does inhaling steam intentionally while bathing break ones fast? 2. Unintentionally? 3. If it breaks the fast do I have to make qadha only since…
- Mufti Online31 Jul 2021
Best food to break one's fast with
What is the best thing to break one's fast with?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online31 Jul 2021
Woman doubting whether haiz started while fasting
If a girl was fasting and at the time of asr, she's confused and not sure if she saw slight redness and after maghrib she saw her haidh had come. So…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online12 Jun 2021
Fasting person tasting the sweetness of sugar when filling the sugar container
Whilst fasting, when filling sugar from its bag into a jar, I felt the sweetness of sugar in my throat. Did my fast break?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online25 May 2021
Fast breaking if a woman gets her haidh in the latter part of the day
If you get your period (haidh) during the latter part of the day (e.g. an hour before maghrib), does your fast break and is qadha necessary or is…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam17 May 2021
Breaking your voluntary fast due to the host persisting
Aslmz. Needed some guidance. I was keeping a nafl fast and we happened to go visit some femily members in another town. They told us to have lunch.…
Ikraam Elias Gangat - Ask Imaam14 Apr 2021
Will my fast break if I use my nebulizer?
Asalamualikum, will using a nebulizer for my asthma while fasting break my fast?
Hasan Ahmed Razzak - Ask Imaam12 Apr 2021
Will one’s fast break by taking a vaccine?
If a person gets a vaccine while he is fasting will his fast break?
Shakib Alam - Jamiat KZN8 Apr 2021
Will using an oxygen concentrator machine break one’s fast?
My doctor has prescribed that I use an Oxygen Concentrator Machine to strengthen my lungs. There is no medication in the machine. Will this break my…
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