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Question: Sawm during Pregnancy
Assalamualaikum wrwb,

My wife will is pregnant and will be entering her 5th month starting this ramadhan. please let us know if she can perform her normal fasting during ramadhan month. At present she is healthy, and has normal pregnancy symptoms of sleepiness, hungry, etc. please advise in this matter.

Jazakkallah khair

Mohammed Jameel
 
 
Answered by: Ulamaa ID 04 (London)
Date: 04/10/2007 02:47am

Bismillah


Al-jawab billahi at-taufeeq (the answer with Allah's guidance)


It remains obligatory, unless the woman genuinely fears harm, with near surety, or sickness for herself or for the child. "Genuine fear" is that which is based on: previous experience, clear unmistakable signs, or being informed by a qualified Muslim doctor who is not outwardly corrupt. Then it would be permissible for her not to fast, but to complete them later. (Nurul Idhah Pg. 148)


And Only Allah Ta'ala Knows Best.
Mufti Qamruzzaman

London, UK
 
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