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The groups of people who scholars agree are not required to fast during Ramadan are (1) elderly, (2) women that are pregnant, nursing, and/or menstruating, (3) people travelling, (4) those who are stricken with an illness, and (5) those who are forced to break their fast out of coercion. It is important to break the fast at the appropriate time during Ramadan because this would ensure the fulfillment of the religious obligation. By following the local sunset times, putting faith in reliable time sources, and observing traditional customs, Muslims can ensure that they break their fast appropriately. Things that break fasting during Ramadan must check the three conditions: The person knows that it breaks the fast and is not ignorant to it. The person is conscious of what he is doing and has not forgotten that he / she is fasting. Permissible Reasons for Breaking Fast in Ramadan 1- Sickness. It is permissible for the sick to break fast in Ramadan. Allah Almighty says: “ but if any of you is ill or on a journey, the same number of days (should be made up) from other days” (Al-Baqarah : 184). Fasting during Ramadan is from sunrise to sunset. This tradition is rooted in religious teachings of the Prophet Muhammad, who is quoted as saying: “When one of you is fasting, he should break his fast with dates; but if he cannot get any, then (he should break his fast) with water, for water is purifying.“ Muslims around the globe have started fasting the holy month of Ramadan, and it’s a well-known tradition for Muslims to break their fast with dates. It is actually recommended to break our fast with dates, as Prophet Mohammad (peace and blessings be upon him) used to do, as reported in Sunnah: Here’s essential rules of Ramadan fasting that ensure the faithful observance of Ramadan fasting as prescribed by Islamic teachings. The requirements for Ramadan fasting mandate abstaining from dawn to sunset for healthy adults, with exemptions for certain groups. The daily fast in Ramadan includes abstaining from all food and drink – not even a sip of water is allowed – from dawn to sunset before breaking the fast in a meal known as “iftar” in Arabic. Those fasting are expected to also refrain from bad deeds, such as gossiping, and to increase good deeds. Ramadan is the only pillar that can be performed without any hint of pleasing others, because the person who fasts during Ramadan can easily break the fasting in hiding. That explains why the 2- And some of the things that invalidate the fast involve things entering the body, such as eating and drinking. If the fasting person eats or drinks, he does not achieve the purpose of fasting. (Majmu’ al-Fatawa, 25/248) Allah has summed up the things that break the fast in the verse where He says (interpretation of the meaning): What time should I stop eating according to the rules of fasting for Ramadan? Eating must stop before the Fajr prayer. Consuming food after dawn invalidates the fast. How do I break my fast following the rules of fasting for Ramadan? At sunset, break the fast immediately with dates or water. Perform the Maghrib prayer before eating a full meal. How to Break the Fast: Iftar Time. At Maghrib time, Muslims break the fast (Iftar) with dates and water, just as the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) did. 1. Sunnah Way to Break the Fast . Eat dates and drink water. Say the Iftar Dua before eating: “Allahumma inni laka sumtu wa bika aamantu wa ‘alayka tawakkaltu wa ‘ala rizq-ika-aftartu.” (“O Ramadan fasting rules. When it comes to rules and guidelines for fasting during Ramadan, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) has clearly defined them for Muslims to follow. According to the Sunnah, while fasting, Muslims must refrain from eating and drinking from dawn to dusk, and sexual activity, as these actions invalidate the fast. Ramadan 2025: The holy month of Ramadan will soon begin with the Muslim community going on a full day-long fasting from sunrise to sunset. Traditionally, the fast is concluded or broken at dusk by eating dates and water followed by a delish iftar, meal post the conclusion of fasting. Valid exemptions for not fulfilling the obligations of fasting Ramadan fall under five major categories. (This does not include menstrual and postnatal bleeding.) Anyone who breaks a Ramadan fasting day with a valid exemption must simply make up the missed day before the following Ramadan (or offer appropriate redemption if fasting is not The Iftar is the meal served at the end of the day during Ramadan, to break the day's fast. Literally, it means "breakfast." Iftar is served at sunset during each day of Ramadan, as Muslims break the daily fast. The other meal during Ramadan, which is taken in the morning (pre-dawn), is called suhoor. How does one exempt from fasting Ramadan make up the days missed? When one breaks one’s Ramadan fast with a valid exemption, one should simply make up the missed day before the following Ramadan (or offer appropriate redemption if fasting is not possible (see Fidyah and Fasting Make Ups). Note that breaking the fast without a valid exemption 11 Things That Break Your Fast in Ramadan: Are You Sure? Fasting during Ramadan is a sacred act of worship that requires self-discipline and mindfulness. Certain actions can break the fast, making it invalid. Knowing these invalidators helps ensure a proper and meaningful fasting experience. Below are the 11 key things that break your fast in • Whoever breaks the fast – even for one day – with no excuse has committed a major sin and has exposed himself to the wrath and punishment of Allah. • Whoever openly breaks the fast should be given a disciplinary punishment by the ruler, a punishment that will deter him and others like him from doing this grave act.
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