All these 5 types of persons are exempted from fasting on...

All these 5 types of persons are exempted from fasting on the following conditions:- In cases of (b) they will have to pay kaffarah (one 'mudd' (3/4 kilogram) wheat, rice or any such staple food, per day to a poor Ithna-‘ash’ari. It is 'ahwat' to pay l ½ kilogram per day. In cases of (a) they are not required to pay any Kaffarah ; but it is highly recommended. Pregnant woman, or the nursing mother will have to fast in qadha after delivery or after weaning the child, as the case may be.

The thirsty person will have to fast in qadha , if he is able to do so afterwards. Old people are not required (though recommended) to fast in qadha they regains their strength. Previous…