NIYYAH (INTENTION)
Does the intention (niyyah) of fasting have to be spoken out loud for the fast to be valid?
No. The intention is an act of the heart. Saying it aloud is not required.
If someone leaves their city after Dhuhr during Ramadhan, can they continue fasting that day?
Yes. If they left after Dhuhr, the fast is valid.
Does swallowing leftover food particles stuck between the teeth invalidate the fast?
Yes, if swallowed intentionally and they are noticeable.
If someone doubts whether they swallowed water while rinsing their mouth, what is the ruling?
The fast remains valid unless they are certain they swallowed it.
Is brushing teeth with toothpaste allowed while fasting?
Yes, as long as nothing is swallowed.
If someone forgets to make the intention before Fajr but remembers before Dhuhr, can they still count it as a Ramadhan fast?
Yes — as long as they have not done anything that invalidates the fast and they make the intention before Dhuhr.
If a traveler returns to their hometown before Dhuhr and has not eaten anything, what must they do?
They must make the intention and fast the rest of the day, and it counts as valid.
Does using eye drops invalidate the fast?
No. Even if the taste reaches the throat, it does not invalidate the fast.
If someone forgets they are fasting and eats, what happens?
The fast remains valid.
If someone is extremely thirsty and fears serious harm, what must they do?
They may drink only enough to remove the danger and must make up the fast later.
If someone was unsure whether today is the 30th of Sha'ban or the 1st of Ramadhan, can they fast with the intention of Ramadhan?
No. They must fast with the intention of “what is wajib upon me” or as a recommended fast — not specifically Ramadhan unless it is confirmed.
If someone travels for work every day (like a delivery driver), do they fast while traveling?
Yes. A person whose job involves regular travel must fast.
If someone accidentally eats thinking it is Maghrib time but it was not, what is required?
The fast is invalid and must be made up (qadha), but no kaffarah.
If someone checks the time, thinks Fajr has not entered, eats, and later finds out it had entered, what is required?
Qadha is required, but no kaffarah.
Does donating blood invalidate the fast?
No, but if it causes weakness that leads to breaking the fast, that would invalidate it.
Can someone intentionally switch their intention from a wajib Ramadhan fast to a mustahabb fast during the day?
No. Once the fast of Ramadhan has begun, it cannot be changed to another type.
If someone intends to travel before Dhuhr just to avoid fasting, is the fast still broken?
Yes, if they actually travel the required distance before Dhuhr.
Does deliberately inhaling thick smoke invalidate the fast?
Yes, according to obligatory precaution.
If someone breaks their fast without checking Maghrib time properly, what is required?
Qadha and kaffarah are both required if they were negligent.
If someone intentionally vomits, what is the ruling?
The fast becomes invalid.
If someone intended to fast but slept through Fajr and woke after sunrise, is their fast valid?
Yes. As long as they had the intention before Fajr, even if asleep at Fajr time.
At approximately what minimum distance must a person travel for their fast to become invalid?
About 44 km, ~27-28 mi (round trip total of approx. 8 farsakh).
If someone intentionally remains in a state requiring ghusl until after Fajr, what happens?
The fast becomes invalid and must be made up.
What is the kaffarah for intentionally breaking a fast in Ramadhan?
Either freeing a slave (historical), fasting 60 days, or feeding 60 poor people for each day.
Can someone delay making up missed Ramadhan fasts until the next Ramadhan?
It is not permitted without a valid excuse. If delayed without excuse, both qadha and fidyah are required.