Part 8 : What Invalidates Fasting !

Part 8 : What Invalidates Fasting !

ACTS THAT INVALIDATE FASTING AND REQUIRE ONLY QADAA' (I.E., COMPENSATION FOR IT BY FASTING THE MISSED DAYS LATER ON) ARE:

a) *** Eating and drinking intentionally. One should repent to Allah for the sin that he has committed and do good deeds profusely. But if he eats or drinks out of forgetfulness or forcibly, then no Qadaa' (atonement) is required of him. Narrated Abu-Hurairah (radhi Allahu anhu) that the Prophet(sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) said, "If somebody eats or drinks forgetfully then he should complete his fast (Saum) for what he has eaten or drunk has been given to him by Allah." Sahih al-Bukhari 6669.

b) *** Breaking the fast thinking that the sun has set (e.g., on a cloudy day) and then sees the sun still visible.

c) *** All what enters the stomach through the mouth or nose. For example exaggerating in rinsing the mouth and sniffing up the water while performing ablution unforgettably (i.e., knowing that he is fasting). Sniffing the smoke of either the Indian Qust (Oud) or Bukhour. Lastly, Using nutrient injections such as glucose, vitamins etc. which are considered as a source of food for the body.

d) *** Discharge of semen deliberately while awake and by one's choice (i.e., by kissing one's wife, embracing her, fondling or looking at what excites him). But the discharge of semen while sleeping will not nullify(invalidate) one's fasting because it did not happen deliberately (purposely). Also if it is discharged due to sickness won't nullify the fasting.

e) *** Vomiting intentionally by himself on his own accord by putting his finger in the mouth nullifies the fast. But if vomiting occurred during a sickness or by itself then the fast remains valid. Narrated Abu-Hurairah ( radhi Allahu anhu) that the Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) said, "If one has a sudden attack of vomiting while fasting, no atonement is required of him, but if he vomits intentionally he must make up this missed day later on." Sunan Abi Dawud 2380.

f) *** Menstruation and post-birth bleeding.

g) *** Cupping-al hijama (i.e., letting out blood medically for healing) during the state of fasting may cause weakness, which in turn force someone into breaking his fast. It is better to avoid giving blood or donating blood while observing the fast. Note : Cupping is only disapproved of for someone fasting if his fast is endangered.

h) *** Breaking and rejecting the intention of fasting (i.e., one who makes an intention of breaking the fast while observing (Saum) fast would nullify the fast even if the person did not eat or drink).