Muiz Bukhary – Ramadan FAQs #05 Prickly Question – Do Injections Break Your Fast
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In this episode of a monthly video on topics related to fasting, the host discusses the impact of injections on fasting, including the use of cookies and other non nutritional products. The host explains that these products do not break fast, but rather provide temporary healthy benefits. The host also emphasizes the importance of understanding and embracing the rules of Islam, as these are not meant to be used for permanent health benefits.
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And welcome back to fast and curious, your
Ramadan FAQs answered.
So today, we are going to be tackling
a prickly question. Do injections
break your fast? Now this is a topic
that is not just about medical needs but
it is also about one's spiritual dedication.
So let's dive into the kinds of injections
you might encounter
and understand their impact on fasting. I hope
you're ready, so let's get started.
Injections.
During the month of Ramadan or whenever you're
fasting, raise questions because
fundamentally
fasting in Islam involves
abstaining from substances
entering the body
through conventional means,
but does the same rule apply to injections?
To answer this, we must
categorize
injections
into 2 main categories, into 2 main types,
nutritional
and non nutritional. So first up, we've got
nutritional injections.
Now these are
IV intravenous
injections that provide
nourishment
or hydration
directly into your bloodstream.
Examples include glucose
or saline solutions because
these solutions,
these injections
serve a similar purpose as eating or drinking.
Therefore,
they do break the fast. They do invalidate
the fast.
Now the ruling here, Islamic scholars agree that
if the injection
is a means of sustenance,
It invalidates
the fast reflecting the principle
that fasting is not just about avoiding
food and drink by mouth
but also about preventing
any form of nutritional intake through any route.
Now let's talk about the 2nd category, non
nutritional
injections. And by the way, these are the
ones, the second category, most people are concerned
about. They include vaccines,
flu shots, insulin,
or even pain relieving injections.
Now the key here, my dear brothers, my
dear sisters, is that these injections
do not provide nourishment.
They're only for medical treatment.
Medical professionals
confirm
that these injections
do not
serve as food or drink substitutes.
Therefore,
scholars are of the view that these injections
based on that principle,
these injections, the second category,
do not break the fast because they do
not serve as food or drink substitutes. And
this is the view that we incline towards
and we state,
Allah knows best, but
these injections, the second category,
they seem to not invalidate the fast or
break the fast. So whether it's a flu
shot, whether it's insulin for diabetes management,
or whether it is a a vital,
necessary pain relief injection,
Insha Allahu
your fast remains valid even if you take
it. Now my dear brother, my dear sister,
remember, the goal of fasting is spiritual elevation,
but not at the expense of your health.
Our deen is a balanced
deen.
Our deen is a beautiful deen.
Islam provides
allowances
for those
who
basically
if they are in a situation where their
health is compromised,
they need it to manage a sickness, they
need it to,
manage an illness,
Islam loves. Islam provides. Why? Because this particular
category is not meant
for,
nourishment.
So with regards to the prickly question, do
injections break your fast? We have learned
that the answer depends on the type of
injection.
Nutritional
injections do break your fast whilst
non nutritional
injections
generally
do not break your fast. Navigating the month
of Ramadan with health challenges can be quite
complex,
but understanding
and compassion from Islamic teachings provide us with
light, provide us with relief, and provide us
with guidance. Thank you for joining me today.
If you found this episode helpful,
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to your Ramadan FAQs. May your Ramadan may
your fasting be filled with good health, with
peace, and spiritual growth. Until next time. This
is Maurice Buhari signing off.