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Is it permissible to use oil in the ears while fasting?
Scholars agree on three general actions that nullify the fast: intentional consumption of food or drinks, intentional consumption of liquids, and engaging in sexual intercourse during fasting hours. ...
Read Moreالحمد لله رب العالمين والصلاة والسلام على أشرف المرسلين سيدنا محمد خاتم الأنبياء والمرسلين أما بعد:
Scholars agree on three general actions that nullify the fast: intentional consumption of food or drinks, intentional consumption of liquids, and engaging in sexual intercourse during fasting hours.
Regarding the use of oil in the ears during fasting, Shaykh Muhammad ibn Salih al-Uthaymin stated that eye drops, kohl, and ear drops do not break the fast as there is no evidence suggesting so, and the eye and ear are not openings for food and drink consumption. (Fatawa al-Siyam, p. 206)
Shaykh Abdul Aziz bin Baaz held a slightly different position, suggesting that if one tastes the drops, they should make up the fast as a precautionary measure. However, it is not obligatory, as the ears are not considered entry points for food and drink. (Majmoo Al-Fatawa 15/260)
The most accurate view is that using ear drops/oil does not nullify one's fast. However, it is advisable to avoid using them unless there is a dire necessity. This is in line with the principle of caution and preserving the sanctity of fasting.
Regarding the use of oil in the ears during fasting, Shaykh Muhammad ibn Salih al-Uthaymin stated that eye drops, kohl, and ear drops do not break the fast as there is no evidence suggesting so, and the eye and ear are not openings for food and drink consumption. (Fatawa al-Siyam, p. 206)
Shaykh Abdul Aziz bin Baaz held a slightly different position, suggesting that if one tastes the drops, they should make up the fast as a precautionary measure. However, it is not obligatory, as the ears are not considered entry points for food and drink. (Majmoo Al-Fatawa 15/260)
The most accurate view is that using ear drops/oil does not nullify one's fast. However, it is advisable to avoid using them unless there is a dire necessity. This is in line with the principle of caution and preserving the sanctity of fasting.
والله تعالى أعلى واعلم
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Is it permissible to use oil in the ears while fasting?
Scholars agree on three general actions that nullify the fast: intentional consumption of food or drinks, intentional consumption of liquids, and engaging in sexual intercourse during fasting hours. ...
Read Moreالحمد لله رب العالمين والصلاة والسلام على أشرف المرسلين سيدنا محمد خاتم الأنبياء والمرسلين أما بعد:
Scholars agree on three general actions that nullify the fast: intentional consumption of food or drinks, intentional consumption of liquids, and engaging in sexual intercourse during fasting hours.
Regarding the use of oil in the ears during fasting, Shaykh Muhammad ibn Salih al-Uthaymin stated that eye drops, kohl, and ear drops do not break the fast as there is no evidence suggesting so, and the eye and ear are not openings for food and drink consumption. (Fatawa al-Siyam, p. 206)
Shaykh Abdul Aziz bin Baaz held a slightly different position, suggesting that if one tastes the drops, they should make up the fast as a precautionary measure. However, it is not obligatory, as the ears are not considered entry points for food and drink. (Majmoo Al-Fatawa 15/260)
The most accurate view is that using ear drops/oil does not nullify one's fast. However, it is advisable to avoid using them unless there is a dire necessity. This is in line with the principle of caution and preserving the sanctity of fasting.
Regarding the use of oil in the ears during fasting, Shaykh Muhammad ibn Salih al-Uthaymin stated that eye drops, kohl, and ear drops do not break the fast as there is no evidence suggesting so, and the eye and ear are not openings for food and drink consumption. (Fatawa al-Siyam, p. 206)
Shaykh Abdul Aziz bin Baaz held a slightly different position, suggesting that if one tastes the drops, they should make up the fast as a precautionary measure. However, it is not obligatory, as the ears are not considered entry points for food and drink. (Majmoo Al-Fatawa 15/260)
The most accurate view is that using ear drops/oil does not nullify one's fast. However, it is advisable to avoid using them unless there is a dire necessity. This is in line with the principle of caution and preserving the sanctity of fasting.
والله تعالى أعلى واعلم
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Fasting days missed due to pregnancy/breastfeeding - Fidyah or make-up?
As for the pregnant or breasfeeding woman, she will pay the fidyah and she will not have to make up for those days. This is supported by the following narrations: Ibn Abbaas (radiyallaahu anhumaa) sa...
Read Moreوعليكم السلام ورحمة الله وبركاته
Bismillaahir rahmanir raheem
Bismillaahir rahmanir raheem
As for the pregnant or breasfeeding woman, she will pay the fidyah and she will not have to make up for those days. This is supported by the following narrations:
Ibn Abbaas (radiyallaahu anhumaa) said: "If the pregnant woman fears for herself, or the breastfeeding woman for her child in Ramadān, then they are to break their fast and in place feed a poor person for each day and they are not to make up the missed days." [tafsir tabari]
Ibn Abbaas (radiyallaahu anhumaa) saw the mother of his child who was either pregnant or breastfeeding, so he said: "You are from those who fasts with much difficulty. Upon you is to feed in the place of your fast, a poor person for each day missed, and there is no making up the missed days upon you." [tafsir tabari, daarqutni]
Ibn Umar (radiyallaahu anhumaa) said: "The pregnant and breastfeeding women break their fast and they do not make Qadhaa (i.e. they do not make up what is missed)." [tafsir tabari]
Regarding the Fidyah:
A pregnant woman asked Ibn Umar (radiyallaahu anhumaa) about her fast, so he said: "Break your fast and feed for each missed day a poor person and do not make up the days." [daarqutni]
Ibn Umar (radiyallaahu anhumaa) was asked about a pregnant woman who fears for her unborn child, so he responded: "Let her break her fast and feed a poor person for each missed day one mudd of wheat." [musnad shafi, bayhaqi]
A mudd is both hands cupped together which equates to 600 grams. So, a Prophetic saa' is 2.4kg, and half a saa' is 1.2kg.
Ibn Abbaas (radiyallaahu anhumaa) said: "If the pregnant woman fears for herself, or the breastfeeding woman for her child in Ramadān, then they are to break their fast and in place feed a poor person for each day and they are not to make up the missed days." [tafsir tabari]
Ibn Abbaas (radiyallaahu anhumaa) saw the mother of his child who was either pregnant or breastfeeding, so he said: "You are from those who fasts with much difficulty. Upon you is to feed in the place of your fast, a poor person for each day missed, and there is no making up the missed days upon you." [tafsir tabari, daarqutni]
Ibn Umar (radiyallaahu anhumaa) said: "The pregnant and breastfeeding women break their fast and they do not make Qadhaa (i.e. they do not make up what is missed)." [tafsir tabari]
Regarding the Fidyah:
A pregnant woman asked Ibn Umar (radiyallaahu anhumaa) about her fast, so he said: "Break your fast and feed for each missed day a poor person and do not make up the days." [daarqutni]
Ibn Umar (radiyallaahu anhumaa) was asked about a pregnant woman who fears for her unborn child, so he responded: "Let her break her fast and feed a poor person for each missed day one mudd of wheat." [musnad shafi, bayhaqi]
A mudd is both hands cupped together which equates to 600 grams. So, a Prophetic saa' is 2.4kg, and half a saa' is 1.2kg.
Answered by: Shaykh Muhammad Saadiq Mbwana
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Fasting days missed due to pregnancy/breastfeeding - Fidyah or make-up?
As for the pregnant or breasfeeding woman, she will pay the fidyah and she will not have to make up for those days. This is supported by the following narrations: Ibn Abbaas (radiyallaahu anhumaa) sa...
Read Moreوعليكم السلام ورحمة الله وبركاته
Bismillaahir rahmanir raheem
Bismillaahir rahmanir raheem
As for the pregnant or breasfeeding woman, she will pay the fidyah and she will not have to make up for those days. This is supported by the following narrations:
Ibn Abbaas (radiyallaahu anhumaa) said: "If the pregnant woman fears for herself, or the breastfeeding woman for her child in Ramadān, then they are to break their fast and in place feed a poor person for each day and they are not to make up the missed days." [tafsir tabari]
Ibn Abbaas (radiyallaahu anhumaa) saw the mother of his child who was either pregnant or breastfeeding, so he said: "You are from those who fasts with much difficulty. Upon you is to feed in the place of your fast, a poor person for each day missed, and there is no making up the missed days upon you." [tafsir tabari, daarqutni]
Ibn Umar (radiyallaahu anhumaa) said: "The pregnant and breastfeeding women break their fast and they do not make Qadhaa (i.e. they do not make up what is missed)." [tafsir tabari]
Regarding the Fidyah:
A pregnant woman asked Ibn Umar (radiyallaahu anhumaa) about her fast, so he said: "Break your fast and feed for each missed day a poor person and do not make up the days." [daarqutni]
Ibn Umar (radiyallaahu anhumaa) was asked about a pregnant woman who fears for her unborn child, so he responded: "Let her break her fast and feed a poor person for each missed day one mudd of wheat." [musnad shafi, bayhaqi]
A mudd is both hands cupped together which equates to 600 grams. So, a Prophetic saa' is 2.4kg, and half a saa' is 1.2kg.
Ibn Abbaas (radiyallaahu anhumaa) said: "If the pregnant woman fears for herself, or the breastfeeding woman for her child in Ramadān, then they are to break their fast and in place feed a poor person for each day and they are not to make up the missed days." [tafsir tabari]
Ibn Abbaas (radiyallaahu anhumaa) saw the mother of his child who was either pregnant or breastfeeding, so he said: "You are from those who fasts with much difficulty. Upon you is to feed in the place of your fast, a poor person for each day missed, and there is no making up the missed days upon you." [tafsir tabari, daarqutni]
Ibn Umar (radiyallaahu anhumaa) said: "The pregnant and breastfeeding women break their fast and they do not make Qadhaa (i.e. they do not make up what is missed)." [tafsir tabari]
Regarding the Fidyah:
A pregnant woman asked Ibn Umar (radiyallaahu anhumaa) about her fast, so he said: "Break your fast and feed for each missed day a poor person and do not make up the days." [daarqutni]
Ibn Umar (radiyallaahu anhumaa) was asked about a pregnant woman who fears for her unborn child, so he responded: "Let her break her fast and feed a poor person for each missed day one mudd of wheat." [musnad shafi, bayhaqi]
A mudd is both hands cupped together which equates to 600 grams. So, a Prophetic saa' is 2.4kg, and half a saa' is 1.2kg.
Answered by: Shaykh Muhammad Saadiq Mbwana
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Mistakenly breaking fast before sunset - What to do?
If a person breaks their fast before the actual sunset time due to a genuine mistake or uncertainty about the time, they should immediately stop eating/drinking once they realize their error. The rul...
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If a person breaks their fast before the actual sunset time due to a genuine mistake or uncertainty about the time, they should immediately stop eating/drinking once they realize their error.
The ruling depends on the circumstances:
1. If it was a genuine mistake: The person should make up (qada) that day of fasting, but no kaffarah (expiation) is required.
2. If there was negligence: Such as not checking the time properly when they had the means to do so, they should still make up the day and seek forgiveness.
Evidence: The principle in Islamic jurisprudence is that genuine mistakes are forgiven, as Allah says: "Our Lord! Do not punish us if we forget or make a mistake" (Al-Baqarah: 286), and Allah responded: "I have done so."
Shaykh Ibn Uthaymeen (rahimahullah) said: "If someone breaks their fast thinking that the sun has set, but then discovers that it had not yet set, they must make up that day, but they do not have to pay kaffarah because they did not deliberately break their fast."
Practical advice: Always verify the exact sunset time from reliable sources and wait a few extra minutes to be certain before breaking the fast.
The ruling depends on the circumstances:
1. If it was a genuine mistake: The person should make up (qada) that day of fasting, but no kaffarah (expiation) is required.
2. If there was negligence: Such as not checking the time properly when they had the means to do so, they should still make up the day and seek forgiveness.
Evidence: The principle in Islamic jurisprudence is that genuine mistakes are forgiven, as Allah says: "Our Lord! Do not punish us if we forget or make a mistake" (Al-Baqarah: 286), and Allah responded: "I have done so."
Shaykh Ibn Uthaymeen (rahimahullah) said: "If someone breaks their fast thinking that the sun has set, but then discovers that it had not yet set, they must make up that day, but they do not have to pay kaffarah because they did not deliberately break their fast."
Practical advice: Always verify the exact sunset time from reliable sources and wait a few extra minutes to be certain before breaking the fast.
والله أعلم
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Mistakenly breaking fast before sunset - What to do?
If a person breaks their fast before the actual sunset time due to a genuine mistake or uncertainty about the time, they should immediately stop eating/drinking once they realize their error. The rul...
Read Moreبسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
If a person breaks their fast before the actual sunset time due to a genuine mistake or uncertainty about the time, they should immediately stop eating/drinking once they realize their error.
The ruling depends on the circumstances:
1. If it was a genuine mistake: The person should make up (qada) that day of fasting, but no kaffarah (expiation) is required.
2. If there was negligence: Such as not checking the time properly when they had the means to do so, they should still make up the day and seek forgiveness.
Evidence: The principle in Islamic jurisprudence is that genuine mistakes are forgiven, as Allah says: "Our Lord! Do not punish us if we forget or make a mistake" (Al-Baqarah: 286), and Allah responded: "I have done so."
Shaykh Ibn Uthaymeen (rahimahullah) said: "If someone breaks their fast thinking that the sun has set, but then discovers that it had not yet set, they must make up that day, but they do not have to pay kaffarah because they did not deliberately break their fast."
Practical advice: Always verify the exact sunset time from reliable sources and wait a few extra minutes to be certain before breaking the fast.
The ruling depends on the circumstances:
1. If it was a genuine mistake: The person should make up (qada) that day of fasting, but no kaffarah (expiation) is required.
2. If there was negligence: Such as not checking the time properly when they had the means to do so, they should still make up the day and seek forgiveness.
Evidence: The principle in Islamic jurisprudence is that genuine mistakes are forgiven, as Allah says: "Our Lord! Do not punish us if we forget or make a mistake" (Al-Baqarah: 286), and Allah responded: "I have done so."
Shaykh Ibn Uthaymeen (rahimahullah) said: "If someone breaks their fast thinking that the sun has set, but then discovers that it had not yet set, they must make up that day, but they do not have to pay kaffarah because they did not deliberately break their fast."
Practical advice: Always verify the exact sunset time from reliable sources and wait a few extra minutes to be certain before breaking the fast.
والله أعلم
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Does ejaculation break the fast?
The ruling on ejaculation during fasting depends on whether it was intentional or unintentional: 1. Unintentional ejaculation (wet dream): If ejaculation occurs through a wet dream during sleep, this...
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The ruling on ejaculation during fasting depends on whether it was intentional or unintentional:
1. Unintentional ejaculation (wet dream):
If ejaculation occurs through a wet dream during sleep, this does NOT break the fast. The person should perform ghusl (ritual bath) and continue their fast.
Evidence: The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said: "Allah has forgiven my ummah for what they do by mistake, what they forget, and what they are forced to do." [Ibn Majah]
2. Intentional ejaculation:
If ejaculation occurs through intentional sexual activity (masturbation, sexual intercourse, or deliberate stimulation), this DOES break the fast.
In this case, the person must:
- Make up (qada) that day of fasting
- If it was sexual intercourse during Ramadan, kaffarah (expiation) is also required
- Seek sincere repentance (tawbah)
3. Ejaculation due to looking or thinking:
If ejaculation occurs merely from looking at something arousing or having sexual thoughts without physical contact, the majority of scholars say this breaks the fast and requires making up the day.
Shaykh Ibn Baz (rahimahullah) said: "If a fasting person ejaculates due to sexual desire, whether through masturbation or by looking repeatedly at women or sexual images, his fast is broken and he must make up that day."
1. Unintentional ejaculation (wet dream):
If ejaculation occurs through a wet dream during sleep, this does NOT break the fast. The person should perform ghusl (ritual bath) and continue their fast.
Evidence: The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said: "Allah has forgiven my ummah for what they do by mistake, what they forget, and what they are forced to do." [Ibn Majah]
2. Intentional ejaculation:
If ejaculation occurs through intentional sexual activity (masturbation, sexual intercourse, or deliberate stimulation), this DOES break the fast.
In this case, the person must:
- Make up (qada) that day of fasting
- If it was sexual intercourse during Ramadan, kaffarah (expiation) is also required
- Seek sincere repentance (tawbah)
3. Ejaculation due to looking or thinking:
If ejaculation occurs merely from looking at something arousing or having sexual thoughts without physical contact, the majority of scholars say this breaks the fast and requires making up the day.
Shaykh Ibn Baz (rahimahullah) said: "If a fasting person ejaculates due to sexual desire, whether through masturbation or by looking repeatedly at women or sexual images, his fast is broken and he must make up that day."
والله أعلم
Answered by: Fatawa Committee
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Does ejaculation break the fast?
The ruling on ejaculation during fasting depends on whether it was intentional or unintentional: 1. Unintentional ejaculation (wet dream): If ejaculation occurs through a wet dream during sleep, this...
Read Moreبسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
The ruling on ejaculation during fasting depends on whether it was intentional or unintentional:
1. Unintentional ejaculation (wet dream):
If ejaculation occurs through a wet dream during sleep, this does NOT break the fast. The person should perform ghusl (ritual bath) and continue their fast.
Evidence: The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said: "Allah has forgiven my ummah for what they do by mistake, what they forget, and what they are forced to do." [Ibn Majah]
2. Intentional ejaculation:
If ejaculation occurs through intentional sexual activity (masturbation, sexual intercourse, or deliberate stimulation), this DOES break the fast.
In this case, the person must:
- Make up (qada) that day of fasting
- If it was sexual intercourse during Ramadan, kaffarah (expiation) is also required
- Seek sincere repentance (tawbah)
3. Ejaculation due to looking or thinking:
If ejaculation occurs merely from looking at something arousing or having sexual thoughts without physical contact, the majority of scholars say this breaks the fast and requires making up the day.
Shaykh Ibn Baz (rahimahullah) said: "If a fasting person ejaculates due to sexual desire, whether through masturbation or by looking repeatedly at women or sexual images, his fast is broken and he must make up that day."
1. Unintentional ejaculation (wet dream):
If ejaculation occurs through a wet dream during sleep, this does NOT break the fast. The person should perform ghusl (ritual bath) and continue their fast.
Evidence: The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said: "Allah has forgiven my ummah for what they do by mistake, what they forget, and what they are forced to do." [Ibn Majah]
2. Intentional ejaculation:
If ejaculation occurs through intentional sexual activity (masturbation, sexual intercourse, or deliberate stimulation), this DOES break the fast.
In this case, the person must:
- Make up (qada) that day of fasting
- If it was sexual intercourse during Ramadan, kaffarah (expiation) is also required
- Seek sincere repentance (tawbah)
3. Ejaculation due to looking or thinking:
If ejaculation occurs merely from looking at something arousing or having sexual thoughts without physical contact, the majority of scholars say this breaks the fast and requires making up the day.
Shaykh Ibn Baz (rahimahullah) said: "If a fasting person ejaculates due to sexual desire, whether through masturbation or by looking repeatedly at women or sexual images, his fast is broken and he must make up that day."
والله أعلم
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Can I eat suhur after hearing the Fajr adhan?
The time for eating and drinking during suhur ends when the true dawn (Fajr Sadiq) begins, which is when the Fajr adhan should be called. The General Rule: Once you hear the Fajr adhan, you should im...
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The time for eating and drinking during suhur ends when the true dawn (Fajr Sadiq) begins, which is when the Fajr adhan should be called.
The General Rule:
Once you hear the Fajr adhan, you should immediately stop eating and drinking, as the fasting time has begun.
What if you have food in your mouth?
If you have food or drink in your mouth when you hear the adhan:
- You may swallow what is already in your mouth - this does not break the fast
- Do not take any new food or drink into your mouth
- Do not continue chewing if you haven't swallowed yet
Evidence:
The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said: "When one of you hears the call to prayer while the vessel is in his hand, let him not put it down until he fulfills his need from it." [Abu Dawud, authenticated by Al-Albani]
This hadith indicates that if you are in the process of eating/drinking when the adhan begins, you may finish what you have started, but you should not begin eating something new.
Important Notes:
- Be cautious with timing: It's better to finish suhur a few minutes before the expected adhan time
- Trust reliable sources: Make sure the adhan is called at the correct time based on accurate calculations
- When in doubt: It's safer to stop eating immediately when you hear the adhan
Recommended practice: The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) encouraged eating suhur and delaying it until close to Fajr time, but not so close that one risks eating after the time has entered.
The General Rule:
Once you hear the Fajr adhan, you should immediately stop eating and drinking, as the fasting time has begun.
What if you have food in your mouth?
If you have food or drink in your mouth when you hear the adhan:
- You may swallow what is already in your mouth - this does not break the fast
- Do not take any new food or drink into your mouth
- Do not continue chewing if you haven't swallowed yet
Evidence:
The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said: "When one of you hears the call to prayer while the vessel is in his hand, let him not put it down until he fulfills his need from it." [Abu Dawud, authenticated by Al-Albani]
This hadith indicates that if you are in the process of eating/drinking when the adhan begins, you may finish what you have started, but you should not begin eating something new.
Important Notes:
- Be cautious with timing: It's better to finish suhur a few minutes before the expected adhan time
- Trust reliable sources: Make sure the adhan is called at the correct time based on accurate calculations
- When in doubt: It's safer to stop eating immediately when you hear the adhan
Recommended practice: The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) encouraged eating suhur and delaying it until close to Fajr time, but not so close that one risks eating after the time has entered.
والله أعلم
Answered by: Shaykh Yaseen Booranoodien
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Can I eat suhur after hearing the Fajr adhan?
The time for eating and drinking during suhur ends when the true dawn (Fajr Sadiq) begins, which is when the Fajr adhan should be called. The General Rule: Once you hear the Fajr adhan, you should im...
Read Moreبسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
The time for eating and drinking during suhur ends when the true dawn (Fajr Sadiq) begins, which is when the Fajr adhan should be called.
The General Rule:
Once you hear the Fajr adhan, you should immediately stop eating and drinking, as the fasting time has begun.
What if you have food in your mouth?
If you have food or drink in your mouth when you hear the adhan:
- You may swallow what is already in your mouth - this does not break the fast
- Do not take any new food or drink into your mouth
- Do not continue chewing if you haven't swallowed yet
Evidence:
The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said: "When one of you hears the call to prayer while the vessel is in his hand, let him not put it down until he fulfills his need from it." [Abu Dawud, authenticated by Al-Albani]
This hadith indicates that if you are in the process of eating/drinking when the adhan begins, you may finish what you have started, but you should not begin eating something new.
Important Notes:
- Be cautious with timing: It's better to finish suhur a few minutes before the expected adhan time
- Trust reliable sources: Make sure the adhan is called at the correct time based on accurate calculations
- When in doubt: It's safer to stop eating immediately when you hear the adhan
Recommended practice: The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) encouraged eating suhur and delaying it until close to Fajr time, but not so close that one risks eating after the time has entered.
The General Rule:
Once you hear the Fajr adhan, you should immediately stop eating and drinking, as the fasting time has begun.
What if you have food in your mouth?
If you have food or drink in your mouth when you hear the adhan:
- You may swallow what is already in your mouth - this does not break the fast
- Do not take any new food or drink into your mouth
- Do not continue chewing if you haven't swallowed yet
Evidence:
The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said: "When one of you hears the call to prayer while the vessel is in his hand, let him not put it down until he fulfills his need from it." [Abu Dawud, authenticated by Al-Albani]
This hadith indicates that if you are in the process of eating/drinking when the adhan begins, you may finish what you have started, but you should not begin eating something new.
Important Notes:
- Be cautious with timing: It's better to finish suhur a few minutes before the expected adhan time
- Trust reliable sources: Make sure the adhan is called at the correct time based on accurate calculations
- When in doubt: It's safer to stop eating immediately when you hear the adhan
Recommended practice: The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) encouraged eating suhur and delaying it until close to Fajr time, but not so close that one risks eating after the time has entered.
والله أعلم
Answered by: Shaykh Yaseen Booranoodien
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