Islam Question and Answer - Fasting of the Traveler

» She has been sick for three years and did not fast.

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» Her sister has Down’s syndrome; does she have to offer expiation because of not fasting?.

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» Laylat al-Nusf min Sha’baan (the middle of Sha’baan) should not be singled out for worship.

» The difference between major hypocrisy and minor hypocrisy.

» What is the ruling on one who was born to Muslim parents then apostatised before or after reaching puberty?.

» She does not distinguish between secretions from the vagina that invalidate wudoo’ and sweat.

» Is it true that the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) used to accumulate naafil fasts and make them up in Sha‘baan?.

» A fabricated hadeeth about praying two rak‘ahs every Thursday during Sha‘baan.

Fasting of the Traveler

21		Ruling on breaking one’s fast in order to have strength for jihad .	12641
22		When should the passengers on an airplane break their fast?.	106475
23		If a traveler comes not fasting, he does not have to refrain from eating and drinking.	49008
24		They work in difficult jobs such as smelting metals .	12592
25		If a fasting person travels during the day, he is allowed to break his fast.	48975
26		He intended not to fast because he was going to travel the next day, then he did not travel.	66086
27		He is going to travel from one city to another and come back on the same day; can he break his fast?.	65629
28		Exams are not an excuse for not fasting in Ramadaan .	13643
29		Reasons for which one may excused from fasting in Ramadaan.	23296
30		A man travels a great deal for his work; should he not fast in Ramadaan? .	27027
31		Which is better – breaking one’s fast when travelling or fasting? .	20165
32		When is it forbidden for a traveller to break the fast?.	50758
33		He broke his fast on the day when he intended to go back to his city .	38933
34		Minimum distance of travel at which it is permissible not to fast and to shorten prayers .	38079
35		A teacher breaking his fast so that he can keep his voice loud .	37940
36		How should a cabin crew member fast? .	37717
37		He is travelling for ten days, can he avail himself of the concession allowed to travellers? .	37639
38		A traveler knows that he will come back tomorrow – is it permissible for him not to fast? .	36721
39		If a Muslim moves to another country during Ramadaan.	1277

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