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I am 30 weeks pregnant. Should I fast?

· 2 Ramadan 1424 AH1 min readFatwa 9972English

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I am 30 weeks pregnant. Should I fast?

Answer

If you are unable to fast, you will be excused. You will have to make Qadhaa (make up) for the missed fasts of Ramadhaan.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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