The Practising Muslim · Fiqh of Fasting
Understanding actions and rulings affecting fasting in unique situations.
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Blood from the gums should not be swallowed deliberately. If it reaches the throat before the person can prevent it, the fast remains valid; deliberate swallowing spoils the fast.
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A fasting person may rinse the mouth with water or salt water for a need such as pain relief, but must be careful not to let anything reach the stomach. If some water reaches the stomach by mistake, there is no sin and the fast remains valid.
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If fasting will make it difficult to perform 'umrah after arriving in Makkah, it is better for the traveler to break the fast and perform the rituals promptly with strength.
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A traveler who was not fasting for a valid reason and returns home during the day does not have to refrain from eating and drinking for the rest of that day. However, they should not eat or drink openly in front of people who do not know their excuse, and they must make up the missed day.
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According to the majority view mentioned, someone who travels to a place and intends to stay there for more than four days comes under the rulings of a resident. They must fast Ramadan and offer prayers in full, unless they are traveling again between cities.
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A traveler may use the travel concession even if they know they will return home the next day. While still traveling, they may break the fast and make up the day later.
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Fasting is only valid during the daytime, from true dawn until sunset. The night is the time for breaking the fast, not the time for Ramadan fasting.
These questions are for learning and self-testing. Explanations are drawn from the sources linked on each question and are not a fatwa. For a ruling on your own circumstances, please consult a qualified scholar.
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