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Wa `alaykum as-Salamu wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh.
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.
In this fatwa:
If you have a fever and need medication during fasting hours, Islam allows you to break your fast. However, it is best to consult a doctor first. If your health condition requires you to skip fasting, you can compensate later by fasting when you recover.
In his response to your question, Sheikh Ahmad Kutty, a senior lecturer and an Islamic scholar at the Islamic Institute of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, states:
If your brother is suffering from fever and needs to take medication during the hours of the day, then he is allowed to skip the fast.
However, before doing so, he should check with his doctor. If the doctor advises that he should not fast as he needs to take medication, then he should act accordingly.
For further elaboration, see the fatwas below:
- What Are the Rulings of Fasting?
- Can You Fast with Anemia? Islamic Ruling & Advice
- Should You Fast If You Have a Cold?
Allah Almighty knows best.
Editorโs note: This fatwa is from Ask the Scholarโs archive and was originally published at an earlier date.
