If we are in the foreign country, what rule should we follow, regarding to fasting?
Question
I am foreign student in Australia. Fasting time in Australia longer than in Indonesia (4 hours longer). What fasting time should I follow?
Answer
If you are in Australia, you should follow the time in Australia for Salaat and fasting.
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Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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