RAMAZAN MASAIL SERIES (Parts 3–10)

Complete Guide: What Breaks & Does Not Break the Fast + Kaffarah Rules

PART 3 – Things That Do Not Break the Fast

11) Applying Surma / Eye Medicine

Applying surma (eyeliner) or putting medicine in the eye does not break the fast, even if its taste is felt in the throat.

رواه ابن ماجه برقم ١٦٧٨ و إسناده ضعيف، و أخرجه أبو داود برقم ٢٣٧٨ عن أنس

12) Smoke Inhalation

If smoke enters the mouth accidentally, the fast does not break. Intentional inhalation (cigarettes/incense) breaks the fast.

كتاب الأصل للإمام محمد الشيباني دار ابن حزم - ١٥١

13) Dust / Particles in Throat

Accidental dust or particles entering the throat do not break the fast.

كتاب الأصل للإمام محمد الشيباني دار ابن حزم - ١٧٢

PART 4 – Things That Do Not Break the Fast

14) Miswaak / Tooth Cleaning

Using peelu or neem miswaak does not break the fast, even if wet.

أخرجه البخاري و أحمد و أبو داود و الترمذي و ابن خزيمة

Note: Toothpaste/tooth powder is makrooh as it may enter the stomach and break the fast. Miswaak after sunset is also permissible.

15) Cooling in Sun / Heat

Bathing due to extreme heat or placing wet cloth on the head does not break the fast.

أخرجه أبو داود برقم ٢٣٦٥، وعبدالرزاق

16) Nose Cleaning / Sneezing

Strongly blowing the nose so that mucus enters the throat does not break the fast.

المحيط البرهاني دار الكتب العلمية ٢/٣٨٥

PART 5 – Things That Do Not Break the Fast

17) Oxygen / Vicks / Perfume

Oxygen for breathing, applying Vicks on body, or smelling perfume does not break the fast.

كتاب الأصل للإمام محمد الشيباني دار ابن حزم ٢/١٥١, المحيط البرهاني دار الكتب العلمية ٢/٣٨٤

Note: If Vicks is applied inside the nose or vapour inhaled intentionally, fast breaks.

18) Dental Pain / Nitroglycerin

Dental procedures or placing nitroglycerin under the tongue do not break the fast, even if taste is felt.

كتاب الأصل للإمام محمد الشيباني دار ابن حزم ٢/١٧٢

19) Glucose via IV / Dialysis

Receiving glucose or dialysis via veins does not break the fast, as nothing enters the stomach directly.

كتاب الأصل للإمام محمد الشيباني دار ابن حزم ٢/١٧٢، المحيط البرهاني دار الكتب العلمية ٢/

PART 6 – Things That Do Not Break the Fast

20) Janabat (Impurity) Before Fajr

Starting Sehri while in janabat state and bathing after Fajr does not affect the fast.

أخرجه البخاري برقم ١٩٢٦/٢٧

21) Involuntary Ejaculation from Thoughts or Sight

Accidental ejaculation from looking at a woman or image does not break the fast.

أخرجه البخاري تعليقًا و وصله ابن أبي شيبة

22) Mazi (Pre-Ejaculatory Fluid)

Mazi discharge does not break the fast.

كتاب الأصل للإمام محمد الشيباني دار ابن حزم ٢/١٥٥

23) Ehtelam (Nocturnal Emission)

Sleep-induced ejaculation does not break the fast.

أخرجه أبو داود ٢٣٧٦، الترمذي ٧١٩، البزار، البيهقي

PART 7 – Things That Do Not Break the Fast

24) Homeopathy / Medicine Smelling

Smelling homeopathic medicines does not break the fast.

الأصل للإمام محمد الشيباني دار ابن حزم ٢/١٥١

Note: Steam inhalation from Unani/Ayurvedic medicines will break the fast.

25) Applying Oil on Head / Body

Applying oil does not break the fast.

أخرجه البخاري تعليقًا في باب اغتسال الصائم، كتاب الأصل ٢/١٥٦

Note: Apply oil carefully; avoid putting inside ears.

26) Water in Ear Accidentally

Accidental water in ear does not break the fast.

المحيط البرهاني دار الكتب العلمية ٢/٣٨٣

27) Tears / Sweat Entering Mouth

One or two drops of tears or sweat do not break the fast.

المحيط البرهاني دار الكتب العلمية ٢/٣٨٥

PART 8 – Medical & Physical Issues

1) Endoscopy / Medical Tube

Inserting a tube without medicine and keeping part outside does not break the fast.

بدائع الصنائع دار الحديث القاهرة ٢/٦٢٨

Note: If medicine is attached or tube fully inserted, fast breaks.

2) Plasma Donation

Donating plasma does not break the fast.

أخرجه البخاري ١٩٣٩/٤٠

3) Kissing While Fasting

Kissing spouse does not break the fast if controlled. Swallowing saliva breaks fast and requires kaffarah.

أخرجه البخاري ١٩٢٨، رد المحتار ٣/٣٨٧

PART 9 – Kaffarah Rulings (Part 1)

1) Intercourse During Ramadan

Intentional intercourse while remembering the fast requires Qaza + Kaffarah.

أخرجه مسلم ٢٥٩٨

2) Eating / Drinking Intentionally

Intentional eating/drinking in Ramadan requires Qaza + Kaffarah.

الموطأ ٦٠٦، بدائع الصنائع ٢/٦٥١

PART 10 – Kaffarah Rulings (Part 2)

1) Method of Kaffarah

(a) Fast 2 consecutive months.
(b) If unable, feed 60 poor persons two full meals.

الموطأ برواية الإمام محمد ١/٣٨٢

Kaffarah fasting does not replace Qaza.
If no fast was intended, only Qaza is required.
Two months must be consecutive.
For women, menstruation days do not restart count.
Feeding one poor person for 60 days is valid.
One Kaffarah is enough for multiple breaks in same Ramadan (if no prior Kaffarah paid).

Ramadan Masail Series – Comprehensive Guide to Fasting, Things That Do Not Invalidate Roza & Kaffarah (Parts 3–10)

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