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Those Exempted From Fasting in the Holy Month of Ramadan - Al-Shia The Scientific and Cultural Website of Shia belief Those Exempted From Fasting in the Holy Month of Ramadan 2025-03-03 588 Views Ramadan fast , Rulings of fasting , suggestion Introduction Fasting in the holy month of Ramadan is one of the fundamental pillars of Islam, serving as a means of spiritual purification, self-discipline, and devotion to Allah.

It is an obligation upon every adult Muslim who meets the necessary conditions. However, Islamic teachings also emphasize mercy and flexibility, recognizing that certain individuals may face circumstances that make fasting extremely difficult or harmful. As a result, Islam provides specific exemptions for those who are unable to fast due to valid reasons.

This discussion will explore the categories of individuals exempted from fasting, the conditions that warrant such exemptions, and the compensatory measures prescribed in Islamic law. Contents Introduction Conditions for Obligation of Fasting References Conditions for Obligation of Fasting In accordance with the Qur’anic directive [1] , fasting in the holy month of Ramadan is an obligatory fast.

However, it is pertinent to mention that this obligatory act of worship is meant for those having the required conditions. Therefore, we shall highlight in this article those exempted from the Ramadan fast and the related rulings. Islam is a very important condition for the obligation and validity of the Ramadan fast. That is to say, the Ramadan fast is not considered obligatory and valid for non-Muslims.

According to the verdicts (Fatawa) of the religious authorities, if an unbeliever becomes a Muslim, he/she doesn’t need to offer reparation (Qada) for those periods before his conversion. However, if a Muslim apostatizes and thereafter becomes Muslim again, he must offer reparation for the fasts he missed during those periods of his apostasy [2] . One of the conditions for fasting is maturity.

Therefore, the Ramadan fast is obligatory for someone who has reached maturity in accordance with the Islamic ruling (Sharia). A child who has not attained maturity (that is, 9 and 15 lunar years for a girl and a boy respectively) is exempted from fasting. In other words, a child who has not attained the age of maturity has no obligation to fast in the month of Ramadan.