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  1. It is better to avoid traveling during fasting if possible, but it is not haram According to Islamic law, fasting while traveling longer (more then 85 km) is prohibited and consider haram. However if you are traveling nearby distance you can still fast and travel. source: Quran In the Quran, Allah sRead more

    It is better to avoid traveling during fasting if possible, but it is not haram According to Islamic law, fasting while traveling longer (more then 85 km) is prohibited and consider haram. However if you are traveling nearby distance you can still fast and travel.

    source: Quran

    In the Quran, Allah says that you are exempt from fasting while travelling because He does not wish to make it difficult for you

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  1. 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. 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. Fasting on Fridays alone is not necessarily forbidden in Islam, but it is discouraged. The reason for this discouragement is that Friday is considered a special day in Islam, known as Jumu'ah (Friday prayer day). Muslims are encouraged to gather for the Jumu'ah prayer and attend the congregational sRead more

    Fasting on Fridays alone is not necessarily forbidden in Islam, but it is discouraged. The reason for this discouragement is that Friday is considered a special day in Islam, known as Jumu’ah (Friday prayer day). Muslims are encouraged to gather for the Jumu’ah prayer and attend the congregational sermon. Fasting on Friday alone might prevent one from participating in these important communal activities.

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