Can I Skip Fasting if I Miss My Blood Pressure Medication at Suhoor?
Question
Assalamualaikum i have high blood pressure and on medication, which i take during suhur but i could nt get up for suhur so i did not take bp medication, should i fast, or not. Please let me know jazakallah. Rukia ahmed
Islamic Ruling & Answer
Walekumussalam,
If you have high blood pressure and were supposed to take your medicine at suḥūr but could not wake up for suḥūr, then merely because of this it is not necessary to leave the fast. If you feel well and there is no serious harm or medical risk from fasting according to a doctor, then you may keep the fast.
However, if there is a real fear that fasting will harm your health or cause your blood pressure to rise significantly, then in that case it is permissible not to fast, and you can make up the missed fast later.
Answered by
Mufti Tosif Qasmi
March 14, 2026 · Updated July 01, 2026
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