LessonsKitab al-Sawm: Pregnancy, Nursing, Permanent Inability and FidyaQuiz

Pregnant or nursing person with credible temporary risk: a concession now, make-up later, no additional fidyah under the stated Hanafi rule.

Very elderly person with lasting inability: fasting may be omitted, with a prescribed daily food allowance.

Person dies owing make-up fasts after making an effective bequest: establish the outstanding days, then arrange feeding in accordance with bequest and estate rules. The diagnosis of the case comes before its legal outcome.

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Kitab al-Sawm: Pregnancy, Nursing, Permanent Inability and Fidya

Pregnant or nursing person with credible temporary risk: a concession now, make-up later, no additional fidyah under the stated Hanafi rule.

Very elderly person with lasting inability: fasting may be omitted, with a prescribed daily food allowance.

Person dies owing make-up fasts after making an effective bequest: establish the outstanding days, then arrange feeding in accordance with bequest and estate rules. The diagnosis of the case comes before its legal outcome.