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Is a pregnant woman or one who has just delivered, permitted to fast in the month of Ramadhaan?

· 27 Jumada I 1421 AH1 min readFatwa 542English

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Is a pregnant woman or one who has just delivered, permitted to fast in the month of Ramadhaan?

Answer

The fast of a pregnant woman is valid. However, due to weakness during pregnancy, she is exempt from fasting. After delivery of the baby, during Nifaas (bleeding after birth), she cannot fast.

And Allah Ta'ala Knows Best.

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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