In such a case...

In such a case, its very claim to be natural and universal would have been open to doubt. How merciful and benign is the Creator, Who as a sign of His unbounded bounty exempted from fasting,persons passing through particular circumstances, and in a certain state of health or age group. Following are those whom Islam has quite logically exempted from fasting and furthermore has released them from expiation for defaults: Minors- for pre-puberty years. Insane- for the period insanity lasts.

Unconscious- for the period of unconsciousness. Non-Muslims -for the years before conversion to Islam. DEFAULTED FASTS There are different status of defaulted fasts: An aged…