Breaking Sawm deliberately due to feeling extreme thirst


A: It is Wajib (obligatory) on this woman to make up for the missed days of Ramadan since the age of puberty and give Kaffarah (expiation) to the needy for every day, i.e., 1/2 Sa` (1 Sa`=3 kg. Approx.) of dates, or barley, or similar staple food of your country, due to her unexcused delay in making up for the missed days until the following Ramadan came. Q 2: A woman developed diabetes at her advanced age and whenever she observes Sawm (Fast) in Ramadan she experiences some light bleeding from her palate and throat. She fears that this blood might penetrate into her stomach while sleeping during the day. Please, tell us what should she do regarding this bleeding? And what is the ruling? May Allah reward you. A: If there was bleeding from the throat while observing Sawm, she should have spit it out, being careful not to allow it to penetrate into her stomach as much as possible. However, if it did enter her stomach unintentionally while sleeping, her Sawm is considered valid.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.


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