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I am breastfeeding my 5-month old daughter - can I fast during Ramadan? The iftar time will be 8:30pm. If fasting affects lactation should I continue or make up the days later?

· 16 Muharram 1422 AH1 min readFatwa 1555English

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I am breastfeeding my 5-month old daughter - can I fast during Ramadan? The iftar time will be 8:30pm. If fasting affects lactation should I continue or make up the days later?

Answer

It is permissible to fast whilst breastfeeding. However, if fasting affects lactation, you may make up for the fasts later.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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