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Question
Assalamualaikum.. Does the use of an inhaler for Asthma break a fast during Ramadhan. And what is the ruling if it is used for an Asthma attack as opposed to just regular daily use to regulate the onset of an attack. Jazakallahu Khairan
Answer
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته
حامدا و مصليا و مسلما
Muhtaram
We have received your query dated 2023-03-29, we apologise for the belated reply, our response is as follows:
Usage of an Asthma pump would nullify/break the fast, this includes if it is used during an Asthma attack.[1]
And Allah Ta’ala knows best
Answered by:
Muhammad Irshad Motara
[1] (Fatawa Mahmoodiyah vol 10 Pg: 154, Imdadul Mufteen vol 2 Pg: 489, Aap ke Masail our un ka Hal vol 3Pg: 288)
Adapted from the Darul Ifta Azaadville archives.
