2006-09-18 23:24:53 · 23 answers · asked by Mr Y! Answers 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Will it invalidate the fast? As a muslim I want to be able to fast and take my medications twice a day.
2006-09-18 23:29:58 · update #1
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2006-09-18 23:37:06 · update #2
Salaams,
I am under the impression that taking any non-essential medicines such as pain killers, vitamins, etc. If this medicine is imperative to your health you are forgiven (subhana wa ta'ala). Is there any way that you could possibly take the first dosage before Fajr and the second after Maghrib? You may want to check with your physician first about the timing. Allah knows best.
2006-09-20 06:35:06 · answer #1 · answered by awlabout04 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, taking the medication invalidates the fast, but you will be excused from it. If the medication is not permanent, you will be required to make up the missed fasts. You should discuss with your doctor the possiblity an alternate medication schedule, so you can fast during the day and take your medication at night.
2006-09-18 23:46:16 · answer #2 · answered by Mahdiya B 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
At my college, we actually hold a fundraiser where we get non-Muslims to experience the fasting for 1 day. For each person who signs up and goes through with it, we donate a certain amount of food to the needy. Its not only not disrespectful, its actually very respectful and honorable of you to be so open minded enough to try it. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about the ramadan fasting... Please use the fast not only as a day to practice self-discipline, but to remember the thirsty and starving millions in the world, and gain a little more appreciation for the food you are so lucky to have. :)
2016-03-27 08:45:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are sick you should not fast if the fast will make you worse. One of the sahabah didnt fast for a small cut on his arm from fear that it would become infected if he didnt eat. But if you can fast and take the medication after fasting and there is no harm on you then you should take it then and complete the fast. There are many books of ramadhaan fataawa, try and find one and look for a similar question. Allah made the religion easy and he doesnt intend hardship for you. If you will be ill then no dont fast. Allah knows best.
2006-09-19 00:04:25 · answer #4 · answered by Aissa 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I read it in Fiqh Esunnah.
-If fasting will hurt your health, do not fast.
-If it will not hurt but still you need to take medication by mouth at timing intervales that interfere with fasting, do not fast.
-Then, if your disease is a curable one, compensate the missed days after Ramadan finish any time in the year when you become healthy enough to fast.
-if it is uncurable disease e.g. diabetes, you should never fast and only do the kaffarah, that is to feed on poor muslim for each day of Ramadan you did not fast.
2006-09-18 23:52:17 · answer #5 · answered by haggobti 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A perfect example of religion being more important than commonsense. I would have thought it patently obvious that if your medication requires you to eat whilst on medication, surely then that MUST take precedence over any religious dictat which, let's face it, is only man made in the first place SO: If you want to get well, do as the Doctor tells you. If you want to suffer - and quite likely die - then do as your religion suggests. We all enjoy a good laugh!
2006-09-18 23:54:50 · answer #6 · answered by Dover Soles 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If you are on medication or otherwise sick, you are not required to fast.
But when you are back to your normal health, you are required to compensate by fasting for as many days as you did not fast during Ramadan.
2006-09-18 23:37:08 · answer #7 · answered by curious 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sorry I dont observe fast nor I think its something that has bearing on a religion. If god has given you this body, he expects you to nourish the soul and the body itself, so it gives you strength to concentrate on your beliefs, fasting will only cause un-necessary harm to body and I believe it has no significane to religion, you should instead help the poor and needy by providing them support and help.
However in your case, you should be allowed to take your medication.
2006-09-18 23:46:16 · answer #8 · answered by 007HS 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
OK, the answer that (haggobti) gave is the perfect answer and you can depend on it, i assure you that , but i add to it, if the medication was injections then it's ok.. as long as those injections doesn't provide your body with food.and if you are young and you see that you can fast just change the timing of your medication to the night.
2006-09-19 00:05:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, as long as the required sips of water are necessary for medical reasons.
(I wish Muslim bashers would get a modicum of education and a real life.)
2006-09-18 23:34:01 · answer #10 · answered by ElOsoBravo 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋