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Fasting & Ramadan fatwa
Questions about fasting (sawm) in Ramadan and other days: what breaks a fast, missed fasts and qadha, kaffarah and fidya, sehri and iftar, moon sighting, I‘tikaf and voluntary fasts.
2,055 fatawa from 10 South African Darul Iftas (topics are assigned from each Darul Ifta’s own categories and titles, so the count is approximate). Every fatwa links to the page where its Darul Ifta published it.
Fasting & Ramadan subtopics
By Darul Ifta
- How do I make up missed fasts, and when is kaffarah due?228 fatawa · 7 Darul Iftas
- What breaks the fast?216 fatawa · 7 Darul Iftas
- What are the rules of i'tikaaf?171 fatawa · 6 Darul Iftas
- What is the ruling on intercourse while fasting?127 fatawa · 6 Darul Iftas
- How much is fidyah for missed fasts and salaah?105 fatawa · 8 Darul Iftas
- When does sehri end and iftar begin?85 fatawa · 6 Darul Iftas
- Is there a special fast or worship on the 15th of Sha'baan?56 fatawa · 6 Darul Iftas
- Must a pregnant or breastfeeding woman fast?52 fatawa · 6 Darul Iftas
- Should we follow local moon-sighting or Saudi Arabia?48 fatawa · 4 Darul Iftas
- Who is excused from fasting because of illness or old age?45 fatawa · 5 Darul Iftas
Fasting & Ramadan fatawa from each Darul Ifta
- Ask Imaam15 Oct 2025
Fasting during the month of Sha’ban and Qadha fasts
Is there any special merits and rewards for fasting and reading quraan during the month of shabaan? Also is it mentioned in hadith that women should…
Muhammad Haris Siddiqui - Mufti Online20 Aug 2026
Shayaateen chained during the month of Ramadhaan
In Ramadhaan, does the shayatin being chained mean that they do not whisper at all, or that they do whisper but it is less, or does it mean that…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Jamiat KZN22 Mar 2026
After Ramadan, Try to keep the 6 Fasts of Shawwaal. (4/4)
Does one have to fast the six days of Shawwal every year if one did it on one year?
Maulana Khalid Dhorat - Ibn Masood15 Jun 2026
Breaking A Fast For A Medical Procedure
A woman with abdominal pain required a sonar. Her appointment was in Ramadhaan and as a result, she had to break her fast as she needed a full…
Mufti Abdul Kader Fazlani - Azaadville1 Jun 2026
Haidh Interruption During Kaffarah Fast
A girl is not allowed to fast on the days of Haidh, meaning the 60 days of Kaffarah will not be consecutive. Please elaborate.
- Camperdown19 May 2026
Fasting With a Bleeding Boil
Asking for a friend – if one has a boil on their lower backside which bleeds slightly (just like a wound would). They are not menstruating. Are they…
Abdour-Rahmaan Lim Voon Heek - DU Newcastle12 May 2016
Fasting and Ibadah on 15th Sha’ban!
(1) Is the hadith concerning the fifteen of Shabaan “totally and absolutely weak”? (2) Is it true that one of the narrators of this hadith was…
- MUBZ17 Jun 2026
A Musāfir Intending a Wājib Fast in Ramaḍān
Can a musāfir fast a wājib vow fast instead of a fardh ramadhān fast And will will the vow fast be counted or not Jazakallahu khayran
- MJC23 May 2024
Qada salah and fast stated in a Will
1. As a rule, the Shāfiʿī madhhab does not prescribe monetary expiation for missed ṣalāh. 2. The circumstances for monetary compensation (fidyah) in…
Mufti Taha Karaan - DU Zakariyya26 May 2005
Does a French kiss invalidate fasting?
What is the ruling regarding a person who kissed his wife during the month of Ramaḍān, in the state of fasting? Will he have to compensate for it by…
Mufti Raḍāul Ḥaq - Ask Imaam2 Apr 2025
Please could you tell me if the six days of fasting in shawal, is to be done on the first six days after eid or any days of shawal.
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. The six days of fasting in Shawwal may…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Mufti Online10 Aug 2026
Taking a B12 injection in Ramadhaan
Can you take a B12 injection in Ramadhaan?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Jamiat KZN22 Mar 2026
After Ramadan, Try to keep the 6 Fasts of Shawwaal. (3/4)
Can a person start fasting the six days of Shawwal when he still has days (Qadha) to make up from Ramadhan?
Maulana Khalid Dhorat - Ibn Masood30 May 2026
Breaking A Sunnah Fast
I was listening to the story of Hadrat Salman Radiallahu Anhu and Hadrat Abu Darda Radiallahu Anhu and it seemed like one could break a sunnah fast…
Mufti Abdul Kader Fazlani - Azaadville12 Mar 2026
Sunnah Itikaaf For A Woman
I would like to know concerning sunnah Itikaaf for a lady. She has grown children and intends to sit in her daughter’s home. Is she allowed to speak…
- Camperdown20 Apr 2026
Is it required for a breastfeeding lady who did not fast due to milk supply to make qada and pay fidya?
Is it required for a breastfeeding lady who did not fast due to milk supply to make qada and pay fidya?
Abdour-Rahmaan Lim Voon Heek - DU Newcastle15 Oct 2015
Fasting Only On The 10th Of Muharram!
What do Ulama of Deen and the Muftis Have to say about what the Fuqahaa say concerning fasting for only the day of Aashura( 10th of Muharram)? They…
- MUBZ17 Jun 2026
CF-Related Diabetes and Fasting
Assalamu alaykum, I would really appreciate guidance on the following matter according to the Hanafi madhhab. I have read that individuals with…
- MJC12 Apr 2024
Fasting The 6 Days of Shawwāl
1. Virtue of Fasting the Six Days of Shawwāl 1.1. The Messenger ﷺ said: “Whoever fasts the Month of Ramaḍān and follows it with the Six days of…
Mln Siraaj Girie - DU Zakariyya
What is the Kaffārah for sexual relations during Ramadan on various occasions?
What is the Kaffārah for sexual relations during Ramadan on various occasions?
- Ask Imaam1 Apr 2025
Can I fast 6 Shawwal before my Qadha?
Can I fast 6 Shawwal before my qhada قضاء ?
- Mufti Online15 Jul 2026
Validity of the Qadha Fast kept during the fifteen day tuhr period
During the 15 days (Paak days) you keep a Qadha fast then notice spotting (marking the beginning of cycle but not the start of it) will the Qadhaa…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Jamiat KZN22 Mar 2026
After Ramadan, Try to keep the 6 Fasts of Shawwaal. (2/4)
Do the six days of Shawwal have to be fasted consecutively?
Maulana Khalid Dhorat - Ibn Masood28 Apr 2026
Using The Miswaak While Fasting
Q1) What is the ruling for using the Miswaak while fasting? Q2) Will my fast be broken if some fibres of the Miswaak go down the throat?
Mufti Abdul Kader Fazlani - Azaadville10 Mar 2026
Matters Which Permit And Do Not Permit Leaving The Masjid During I’tikaaf
Which matters permit and do not permit leaving the Masjid during Itikaaf?
- Camperdown11 Apr 2026
Can a Masjid committee refuse a person from sitting for Sunnah I’tikaaf based on an excuse..
Aslms, hope mufti saheb is well. Is it permissible for a Masjid/Masjid committee to refuse a person from sitting for Sunnah I’tikaaf based on an…
Baba Abu Bakr - DU Newcastle14 May 2015
Are astronomical calculations permissable for Ramadhan?
Are astronomical observations and calculations acceptable for the commencement of Ramadhan etc?
Mufti AK Hoosen - MUBZ17 Jun 2026
Niyyah for Qaḍā’ fast
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله و بركاته Hope Mufti Saheb is well. I would like to know , what should I do with regards to keeping qadah fast , to keep it…
- MJC27 Jan 2024
Can I Break a Qada Fast?
1. Once someone has made the intention for an obligatory qada fast during the night and does not change or revoke the intention prior to true dawn…
Mufti Abdurragmaan Khan - DU Zakariyya
Is fidya compulsory on a person in coma?
Is fidyah compulsory on behalf of the deceased who due to a coma could not fast and perform salaah?
Mufti Radha-ul-Haq - Ask Imaam27 Mar 2025
Will the whole community be sinful if no one sit for Sunnah I'tikaaf?
1. In the last 10 nights of Ramadhan, if nobody makes a Masnoon I'tikaf in the Masjid, however, there's always somebody spending time for a Nafl…
Ml. Abdur Rahman Shareef - Mufti Online1 Jul 2026
Being able to keep the qadha fasts after fidyah was given
When a person became baaligh, he was not allowed to fast by his mother due to him being asthmatic. His mother would take out fidyah for him each…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Jamiat KZN22 Mar 2026
After Ramadan, Try to keep the 6 Fasts of Shawwaal. (1/4)
When should a Muslim start fasting six days of Shawwal?
Maulana Khalid Dhorat - Ibn Masood30 Mar 2026
Water Entering The Throat While Fasting
A person was brushing their teeth after Suhoor and choked while rinsing his mouth. Upon checking the time, Fajr time had set in a minute earlier. He…
Mufti Abdul Kader Fazlani - Azaadville10 Mar 2026
Showering During The Sunnah I’tikaaf
I would like to know is showering permissable during sunnah Itikaaf?
- Camperdown14 Mar 2026
Does Inserting Vaginal Cream Nullify the Fast?
Assalamualaikum Mufti sahib I hope InshaaAllah you doing well. I have a question…does inserting vaginal cream nullify the fast?
Abdour-Rahmaan Lim Voon Heek - DU Newcastle5 May 2015
What are the benefits of fasting?
Explain some of the benefits of fasting?
- MUBZ17 Jun 2026
Not Fasting in Ramaḍān Due to Illness
Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullilahi wa barakatu, I am a 20 year old Muslim women. I want to fast during Ramadan but I have health issues. I’m very…
- MJC10 Feb 2026
An Explanation on Fitrah and Fidyah calculation
1. The Ḥanafī School is the only school that permits the payment of Fidyah and Fiṭrah in cash. Historically, Cape Shafi’ī Muslims have adopted the…
Mufti Abdurragmaan Khan - Ask Imaam26 Mar 2025
I'tikaaf - Which acts are allowed in the Sahn of a Masjid?
Please may you clarify the definition of the "Sehen" designation in the Musjid in terms of: Crossing in front of the Saffs of the Musallis Whether a…
Abdul Mannan Nizami - Mufti Online6 May 2026
Using an olive flavoured miswaak while fasting
Is it permissible to use an olive miswaak/olive flavoured miswaak whilst fasting?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Jamiat KZN9 Mar 2026
Itikaf FAQs (50/50)
A mu’takif chooses a spot in the masjid, is he only supposed to stay in his spot or can he sleep, eat, recite the Quraan and perform salah in any…
- Ibn Masood27 Feb 2026
Using Mouthwash While Fasting
Is it permissible to use alcohol-free mouthwash while fasting?
Mufti Abdul Kader Fazlani - Azaadville25 Feb 2026
Vomiting While Fasting
If one is fasting and with a burp feels food coming up to the back of the throat before going down again is the fast broken?
- Camperdown26 Feb 2026
Validity of fast after watching porn in Ramadan
Dear Imam, my question is during Ramadhan, I was fasting and I watched porn. I made a mistake and I shouldn’t have done it. I made taubah to Allah…
Anas Bin Mohammad - DU Newcastle4 May 2015
How Can Fasting Be Observed In Abnormal Timezones?
How does one fast in abnormal timezones?
- MUBZ4 Jul 2025
Stimulating One’s Spouse to the Point of Satisfaction While Fasting
If I am fasting and making up a fast I missed in Ramadhaan, and my husband isn’t fasting, is it permissible for me to touch him to make him reach…
- MJC8 Apr 2024
The Qunut in Qiyam al-Layl
1. Qunūt is divided into two types: General Qunūt and Qunūt Nāzilah. The general Qunūt is prescribed in the last raka’ah of ṣalāh al-Fajr and in the…
Mufti Abdurragmaan Khan - Ask Imaam24 Mar 2025
Proof for I'tikaaf for women in the house
I saw videos in YouTube where speakers like Dr.Zaik Naik and others are of the opinion that women should do I'tikaf in Masjid. They quote the verse…
Riḍwān - Mufti Online15 Apr 2026
Taking an injection in the eye while fasting
My mother is due for her eye injection in the month of Ramadan (the injection is in the eye). The doctor advises that she doesn't skip it. Is it…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Jamiat KZN9 Mar 2026
Itikaf FAQs (49/50)
In the state of ie’tikaaf after eating sehri a mu’takif went out to gargle his mouth. At the particular time there was water in the masjid as well.…
- Ibn Masood27 Feb 2026
Injections And Cupping While Fasting
Can a person continue with eye injection treatment and cupping whilst fasting?
Mufti Abdul Kader Fazlani - Azaadville24 Feb 2026
Concession In Fasting For A Person Commencing Travel
If I am to embark on a journey during Ramadhaan, will I have to fast on the day of travel?
- Camperdown22 Feb 2026
Chewing Gum During A Fast
Salaam, had a question Does chewing gum break ur fast
Arib Raza - DU Newcastle28 Apr 2015
Is There a Door of Jannat For Fasting Person?
Please could you mention the door of Jannat that is reserved for the fasting Person?
Mufti AK Hoosen - MUBZ13 Jun 2024
Fasting and Breastfeeding
Is it obligatory for a breastfeeding mother to fast?
- MJC30 Mar 2022
Fidyah for a breastfeeding mother
With reference to your query, please be informed as follows: 1.A woman who, on account of breastfeeding, is unable to fast or finds it difficult to…
Mufti Taha Karaan - Ask Imaam21 Mar 2025
Can I take injections while fasting?
I am diabetic and I need to take two injections during the day .Is it permissible for me to take an injection while fasting
Hafizurrahman Fatehmahomed - Mufti Online14 Apr 2026
Missing sehri when having the intention to fast
I had the niyyah to fast, but I missed sehri and my Fajr salaah. I was in a state of janabaah. If I woke up to make ghusl is my fast still valid?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Jamiat KZN9 Mar 2026
Itikaf FAQs (48/50)
An Alim that keeps on travelling has settled down in our area since the past 2 years. He mentioned in his lecture “the sitting of people in…
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