What about a woman who is pregnant?

Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding may postpone the fast during Ramadaan if fasting will be detrimental to their health or the health of the child. After Ramadaan, they will have to make Qadha of the fasts they had missed when they are in a position to do so. (Badai-us-Sanaai)

2.Breastfeeding and pregnant women should consult an upright and experienced Muslim doctor for advice on whether fasting will be detrimental or not.

Nasihah (Advice): Moderation in acts of worship

Abdullah Ibn Amr Ibnul Aas Radhiyallahu Anha narrates that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam said: “O `Abdullah! Have I been informed correctly that you fast all the day and stand in prayer all the night?” I said, “Yes, O Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam!” He said, “Do not do that! Observe the fast sometimes and also leave it (the fast) at other times (optional fasts); stand up for the prayer at night and also sleep at night. Your body has a right over you, your eyes have a right over you and your wife has a right over you.”(Bukhari)

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