Will a pregnant or breastfeeding woman have to fast?
Published as Fasting FAQs Part 1 (23/27)
Question
Will a pregnant or breastfeeding woman have to fast?
Answer
Yes. However, if there is fear of sickness or harm to her or the baby, then she is excused from fasting, in which case she will have to make up for the fast/s later.
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Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.
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Source: Jamiatul Ulama KZN — https://jamiat.org.za/fasting-faqs-2/
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