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  1. Rushna shah
    Rushna shah Muslim Writer

    Cursing or using foul language does not break your fast in the sense that it doesn't invalidate the physical act of fasting (abstaining from food, drink, and certain other actions during daylight hours in Ramadan or voluntary fasts). However, it is important for Muslims to maintain good behavior andRead more

    Cursing or using foul language does not break your fast in the sense that it doesn’t invalidate the physical act of fasting (abstaining from food, drink, and certain other actions during daylight hours in Ramadan or voluntary fasts). However, it is important for Muslims to maintain good behavior and control their speech while fasting. Engaging in negative behavior, including cursing, during fasting hours is discouraged as it goes against the spiritual and moral principles of fasting. Fasting is not just about refraining from physical indulgences but also about improving self-discipline, controlling one’s desires, and becoming more mindful of one’s actions and words. Therefore, it’s advisable to avoid cursing or any form of inappropriate speech while fasting to maintain the intended spiritual benefits of fasting.

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  1. Rushna shah
    Rushna shah Muslim Writer

    Yes, smoking cigarettes or any form of tobacco does not invalidate the physical act of fasting, but it is strongly discouraged during fasting in Islam. While it doesn't break the fast from a technical standpoint, smoking involves inhaling smoke and engaging in a habit that is harmful to one's healthRead more

    Yes, smoking cigarettes or any form of tobacco does not invalidate the physical act of fasting, but it is strongly discouraged during fasting in Islam. While it doesn’t break the fast from a technical standpoint, smoking involves inhaling smoke and engaging in a habit that is harmful to one’s health. Fasting in Islam not only involves abstaining from food and drink but also encompasses a broader concept of self-discipline and purification. Many Islamic scholars and health experts advise against smoking, especially during fasting, due to its detrimental health effects. Smoking is harmful to the body, and fasting is an opportunity for Muslims to improve their physical and spiritual well-being. Therefore, it is recommended to refrain from smoking while fasting to fully benefit from the fast and to promote a healthier lifestyle.

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  1. Ashraful Islam
    Ashraful Islam

    vomiting while fasting does not break the fast. But if he is able to fast after vomiting, he will complete it; If you are unable to fast, you can skip the fast. Qaza must be performed after this fast; Atonement will not be required. But, Swallowing vomit after it comes to the mouth will break the faRead more

    vomiting while fasting does not break the fast. But if he is able to fast after vomiting, he will complete it; If you are unable to fast, you can skip the fast. Qaza must be performed after this fast; Atonement will not be required. But, Swallowing vomit after it comes to the mouth will break the fast.

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  1. Anonymous
    Anonymous

    Muslims are required to abstain from consuming any food or drink during the fasting hours from dawn (Fajr) until sunset (Maghrib) and sexual relations between spouses are prohibited during the fasting hours. Following breaks the Fast: Smoking: Smoking cigarettes or other forms of tobacco breaks theRead more

    Muslims are required to abstain from consuming any food or drink during the fasting hours from dawn (Fajr) until sunset (Maghrib) and sexual relations between spouses are prohibited during the fasting hours. Following breaks the Fast:

    1. Smoking: Smoking cigarettes or other forms of tobacco breaks the fast, as it involves inhaling substances into the body.
    2. Vomiting Intentionally: If someone intentionally induces vomiting, and it is mouth filled, their fast is broken. However, if vomiting occurs unintentionally, it does not invalidate the fast.
    3. Menstruation and Postnatal Bleeding: Women who are menstruating or experiencing postnatal bleeding (postpartum bleeding) are exempt from fasting during those days. They should make up the missed fasts later, when they are able to do so.
    4. Ejaculation: Ejaculation due to sexual activity or self-stimulation breaks the fast. It’s important to avoid such activities during fasting hours.
    5. Eating or Drinking Forgetfully: If a person forgets they are fasting and eats or drinks something unintentionally, their fast remains valid. However, they should stop as soon as they realize what they are doing.
    6. Deliberate Consumption: Any deliberate consumption of food, drink, or any of the prohibited actions mentioned above intentionally breaks the fast.
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  1. Asma Issa
    Asma Issa Islamic Scholar Certified in Quranic and Hadith studies

    We typically break our fast at sunset. This time is when the sun goes below the horizon, marking the end of the fasting period. In Muslim traditions, such as during Ramadan in Islam, the fast is often broken with dates and water. Always check local sunset times to ensure accuracy of time.

    We typically break our fast at sunset. This time is when the sun goes below the horizon, marking the end of the fasting period. In Muslim traditions, such as during Ramadan in Islam, the fast is often broken with dates and water. Always check local sunset times to ensure accuracy of time.

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