10 Things That Won’t Break Your Fast (Roza) According To Islamic Scholars

Every Ramadan, there is one perplexity in the Holy month that somehow takes up more importance than the Fast (roza) itself. The issue of, “Will this break my fast?

According to the Committee for Islamic Research and Fatawaa, Majmooh Al-Fatawaa by Ibn Baz and Fatawaa Ramadan by Ibn Al-Uthaymeen, the following most frequently asked questions in Ramadan about prohibited practices during fasting have been answered.

1. Does a nose bleed break your fast?

prominent nose bleed

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Verdict: No.
Condition: As long as it is not done intentionally.
Scholar: Al-Lajnaa.

2. Does having a blood test break your fast?

getting your blood tested

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Verdict: No.
Condition: As long as you’re not giving blood in a large amount.
Scholar: Al-Lajnaa.

3. If you have to get your tooth removed, will it break your fast?

Getting your tooth removed

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Verdict: No.
Condition: As long as the blood is less than the amount of cupping.
Scholar: Ibn-e-Uthaymeen, Muqbil.

4. Does brushing your teeth break your fast?

brushing of teeth

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Verdict: No.
Condition: The fast will not break as long as you do not swallow anything intentionally.
Scholar: Al-Fawzaan, Ibn Baz.

5. If you really need to use eye drops, will it break your fast?

Use of eye drops

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Verdict: No.
Condition: No condition.
Scholar: Ibn Baz.

6. If you’re going to need nose drops, will your fast break?

Using nose drops

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Verdict: YES.
Condition: No condition.
Scholar: Ibn Baz.

7. If you’re applying Kohl (Surma), will it affect on your fast?

Applying kohl (surma)

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Verdict: No.
Condition: No condition.
Scholar: Ibn Al-Uthaymeen.

8. If you’re in need of using ear drops, will your fast be broken?

Using ear drops

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Verdict: No.
Condition: No condition.
Scholar: Ibn Al-Uthaymeen.

9. Is the use of an inhaler prohibited during fasting? Will it beak your fast?

Using an inhaler

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Verdict: No.
Condition: No condition.
Scholar: Ibn Al-Uthaymeen, Muqbil.

10. Liquid Perfume – Ittr

Use of itter

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Verdict: No.
Condition: No condition.
Scholar: Ibn Al-Uthaymeen, Ibn Baz, Muqbil.

With Ramadan just around the corner, it is best every Muslim knows the do’s which have been confused for the do-not’s for so long. Share it with your friends and family, Ramadan is all about sharing!

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