Qaza Fasts – Skipping Sehri
Question
Q. I have started keeping my Qaza fasts that I missed in Ramadaan due to menstruation. Is it pemissible to fast without having Sehri although an intention is made before going to bed.
Answer
It is Sunnah to partake of Suhoor before fasting. The Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) has encouraged Suhoor and has stated that it is a time of blessings.
It is narrated on the authority of Anas ibn Malik (Radiallahu Anhu) that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said, “Partake of Suhoori, for indeed there is a great blessing (Barakah) in Suhoor”. (Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith #: 1923)
It is important that one has Suhoor before fasting as it is Sunnah as well as a means of strength to the body during fasting.
Nevertheless, if you do omit Suhoor and make the intention of keeping a Qadha fast when retiring to bed at night, the fast will be valid.
And Allah Knows Best
- Answered by
- Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed
- Checked by
- Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.
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Source: Jamiatul Ulama KZN — https://jamiat.org.za/qaza-fasts-skipping-sehri/
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