Ramadan Fasting Rules – Complete Guide to Fasting
Understand the main Ramadan fasting rules, including what breaks a fast, forgetful eating, illness, travel, medication, qada, fidya and kaffara.
Read more →Explore all published resources in this section.
Understand the main Ramadan fasting rules, including what breaks a fast, forgetful eating, illness, travel, medication, qada, fidya and kaffara.
Read more →
What breaks a fast in Ramadan? Learn the main rules for eating, drinking, vomiting, intercourse, menstruation, injections, medicines and medical procedures.
Read more →
What does not break a fast? Learn about forgetful eating, saliva, brushing teeth, bathing, blood tests, injections, vomiting and common Ramadan fasting questions.
Read more →
Can you have sex during Ramadan? Learn when marital intercourse is permitted, what happens during fasting hours, when ghusl can be performed, and how qada and kaffarah differ.
Read more →
Learn when kaffarah for intercourse during Ramadan applies, the authentic hadith sequence, how it differs from qada and fidyah, and why individual circumstances matter.
Read more →
Qada, Kaffarah and Fidyah are not the same. Learn when a missed Ramadan fast may require making up the fast, specific expiation or compensation.
Read more →
Ramadan fasting rules for women covering menstruation, postpartum bleeding, pregnancy, breastfeeding, illness, medication, qada and fidyah.
Read more →