Will This Break My Fast?
Navigating the nuances of Fiqh can be complex. This tool references scholarly rulings from the 4 Sunni schools to clarify the validity of your fast in modern scenarios.
Will This Break My Fast?
Scholarly validator for common situations
Educational Only. Not a fatwa. Opinions vary by school of thought.
How we derive these answers
In Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh), the validity of a fast typically hinges on whether a substance enters the Jawf (body cavity/stomach) through a valid passageway.
Modern medicine challenges classical definitions. For example, IV drips enter the body but not via the throat. Inhalers enter the lungs, but minute particles may reach the stomach. Our engine categorizes these into:
- Consensus Invalidators: Eating, Drinking, Intercourse.
- Valid Excuses: Forgetfulness, Uncontrollable Vomiting.
- Scholarly Divergence: Medical procedures where intentions and biological pathways differ.
i The Scholar's Line
This tool is for educational purposes and aligns with general fatwas from bodies like the Fiqh Council or major Darul Iftas.
It distinguishes between:
• Qada: Making up the day (simple payback).
• Kaffarah: Major penalty (60 days) - rarely
triggered except by intentional intercourse.
Common Nuances
? Does swallowing saliva break the fast?
No, this is natural and unavoidable. It does not break the fast.
? Does tasting food break the fast?
It is Makruh (disliked) but does not break the fast as long as absolutely nothing is swallowed.
? Do eye drops break the fast?
There is a difference of opinion. Many say if you taste it in the throat, it breaks the fast. Others say eyes are not a passage to the stomach.