01
The mercy of the Shari'ah
Concessions are not a deficiency in religion
Allah legislated concessions when recognised excuses exist. Taking the lawful concession is obedience, just as fasting when able is obedience.
02
Illness and travel
The ruling depends on the situation
The sick and the traveller have known rulings on breaking the fast and making it up, and some details differ according to the type and duration of the illness and the travel and hardship.
03
Pregnancy, breastfeeding and old age
Details that need care
These chapters are not reduced to one answer for all people, because the ruling may relate to fear for oneself or the child, the ability to make up, and the continuation of the excuse.
Record of sources
Review sources
- Fatwas on zakat and fastingThe official Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymin FoundationOpen the source
- 48 questions on fastingThe official Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymin FoundationOpen the source