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Moonsighting Shawwal 1443

Sadaqatul Fitr

Sadaqatul Fitr in New Zealand for 1443/2022 is a minimum of approximately: $4.00 NZD Sadaqatul Fitr/Fitrana purifies the minor deficiencies that occurred whilst fasting during Ramadhan and brings happiness to all on the day of Eid. Sadaqatul Fitr can be given through different commodities. These commodities include wheat, barley, dates and raisins. Wheat : ½ Saa (approx….

Medication whilst fasting

(#135) Asalamu Alaykum, If you’re prescribed Ritalin, depression medication, or opiates, would taking them during the day invalidate your fast? Can’t seem to find any Islamic literature on these types of medication used for treating mental health/disabilities. Answer بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته حامدا و مصليا و مسلما Muhtaram…

Bleeding after miscarriage

Question (#033) Assalamualaikum  One of my relatives has a miscarriage. She is 12 weeks plus but the fetus died at 9 weeks. She started spotting since yesterday. What is the ruling for fasting? Jazakallah  Answer بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته حامدا و مصليا و مسلما Muhtaram We have received…

Using toothpaste whilst fasting

Question (#017) Will brushing my teeth with toothpaste break my fast? Answer بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته حامدا و مصليا و مسلما Muhtaram We have received your query with regards to brushing one’s teeth with toothpaste whilst fasting, our response is as follows: Usage of toothpaste will not break…

Smelling Vicks whilst fasting

Question (#013) I understand that using nose drops will break my fast, what if I apply some Vicks to my nose and inhale it? Answer بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته حامدا و مصليا و مسلما Muhtaram We have received your query with regards to Vicks, our response is as…

Blood in ones saliva

Question (#011) Will swallowing blood in ones saliva break ones fast? Answer بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته حامدا و مصليا و مسلما Muhtaram We have received your query with regards to swallowing one’s saliva which is mingled with blood, our response is as follows:In normal circumstances the ruling is…

Vomiting whilst fasting

Question (#010) Does vomiting break ones fast? Answer بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته حامدا و مصليا و مسلما Muhtaram We have received your query with regards to vomiting whilst fasting, our response is as follows:Deliberately inducing oneself to vomit will break the fast if the vomit is a mouthful….