Who Must Fast?
Who is required to fast in Islam?
Every sane, adult Muslim who is able to fast.
What are the three essential (fard) elements of fasting?
Niyyah (intention), refraining from eating and drinking from dawn to sunset.
Does taking a shower or swimming break the fast?
No, unless water is swallowed intentionally.
What is the meaning of "Niyyah"?
Answer: Intention.
Name one action that is disliked while fasting.
Answer: Arguing or using foul language.
At what age should a child start practicing fasting?
Around the age of seven for practice and by puberty it becomes obligatory.
What is the ruling on making up a missed fast?
It must be completed as soon as possible before the next Ramadan.
Does using a miswak (tooth-stick) break the fast?
No, it is recommended.
When should one make niyyah for fasting?
Answer: Before Fajr (dawn).
Does intentionally vomiting break the fast?
Answer: Yes.
Who is excused from fasting?
The sick, travelers, elderly, pregnant, and breastfeeding women.
Does accidentally swallowing food while rinsing the mouth break the fast?
No, if it was unintentional.
Does applying perfume or using deodorant break the fast?
No, these do not break the fast.
What are 3 mustahab (recommended) actions while fasting?
Answer: Eating suhoor, breaking fast with dates, making dua before iftar.
If someone eats on purpose, what must they do?
Answer: They must make up the fast (qada) and pay a penalty (kaffarah).
What should a person do if they cannot fast due to a long-term illness?
They should pay fidya (feed a poor person per missed fast).
If one wakes up and forgets to make niyyah, is the fast valid?
Yes, if they have not eaten after Fajr.
If you eat or drink by mistake, does your fast break?
No, as long as it was done unintentionally.
Is it better to delay suhoor or hasten iftar?
Answer: Yes, it is Sunnah to delay suhoor and hasten iftar.
What is kaffarah for breaking a fast on purpose?
Answer: Fasting for 60 continuous days or feeding 60 poor people.
What is the ruling for someone who misses fasting due to travel?
They must make up the missed fast (qada) later.
What happens if someone breaks a fast of Ramadan without a valid excuse?
They must do qada and pay kaffarah (fast 60 days or feed 60 poor people).
Does blood test break the fast?
No, but it is discouraged if it weakens the body.
What dua should be recited before breaking the fast?
Answer: "Allahumma inni laka sumtu wa bika aamantu wa ‘alayka tawakkaltu wa ‘ala rizq-ika-aftartu."
What if a person has a valid reason to break their fast?
Answer: They only need to make up the missed fast later (qada).