Rule and Regulations for Fasting in Ramadan

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Ramadan is the holiest month for people of Islamic faith. It is a month when rewards for all your prayers get enhanced by many folds. And you do not want to miss this huge opportunity. Therefore, you must know the rules and regulations to be followed during fasting in Ramadan so that you can follow them according to Allah’s will.

What Are The Ramadan Rules & Regulations For Fasting?

Fasting in Ramadan is an obligation for the Muslims. What must you do to complete your fast? Who must fast? What may break your fasting? Let’s go through all these Ramadan rules at a glance.

Who Must Fast & Who is not required to fast?

All sane, healthy Muslims must fast.

What Breaks the Fast?

  • Eating and Drinking - after suhur time or before iftar time
  • Sexual activities during fasting hours.
  • Bleeding
  • Vomiting
  • Menstruation
  • Postpartum bleeding
  • Smoking

If you perform some of these actions out of forgetfulness, it doesn’t invalidate your fast. It only breaks the fast if -

  1. You know it breaks the fast, yet you do it
  2. You haven't forgotten that you are fasting while doing it
  3. You were not forced to do it

Learn more about what invalidates fast.

What Does Not Break the Fast?

  • Bathing
  • Using Perfume
  • Injections
  • Forgetting to Eat
  • Donating blood

How to Fast Properly?

  • Make the Intention
  • Avoid Bad Behavior
  • Focus on Worship
  • Read the Quran

Who Is Exempt from Fasting?

  • Minor
  • Non-muslim
  • Travelers
  • Sick People
  • Elderly People
  • Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women
  • Menstruating Women
  • Woman with postpartum bleeding

Note: Other than minors and non-muslims, people who skip fasting must make it up later, or give Kaffara/Fidya.

May we all be healthy enough to observe fast during the month of Ramadan.