Darul Iftaa Mahmudiyyah

Is it permissible to swim in Ramadhan while fasting?

· 13 Ramadan 1421 AH1 min readFatwa 1701English

Question

I have a back problem and it has been recommended that I swim. I do not swallow any water and use ear plugs to prevent water from entering the ears. Without swimming my back begins to pain after two weeks.

Answer

It is permissible to swim in the state of fasting .

And Allah Ta'ala knows best

Mufti E. Desai

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