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My wife is seven months pregnant.Alhamdullilah,she is well. Ramadaan is in two weeks time.Should she fast in Ramadaan or is it permissible for her to fast afterwards.

· 17 Shaʻban 1423 AH1 min readFatwa 7008English

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My wife is seven months pregnant.Alhamdullilah,she is well. Ramadaan is in two weeks time.Should she fast in Ramadaan or is it permissible for her to fast afterwards.

Answer

Your wife will be excused for not fasting during Ramadhaan due to being pregnant.

She may make Qadhaa (make up) for the missed fasts later.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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