Burning Bakhoor / Oud while fasting

· 26 Shaʻban 1445 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

I would like to know if burning oud wood will break or affect the fast?

Answer

In principle, it is permissible to burn oud or bakhoor while fasting. This does not affect the fast.

However, one must abstain from intentionally inhaling the smoke of the incense while fasting. This normally occurs if one places his face above the burner and thus directly inhales the smoke. If one intentionally inhales the smoke while fasting, the fast will break and Qadha will be compulsory. (Shaami 2/395)

And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best

Answered by
Mufti Moosa Salie, Mufti Taahir Hansa
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