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4) SIYAM - FASTING

Fasting is obligatory for every adult Muslim in Ramadan who is
physically able to fast

Exceptions (Excuses)

Excuses for not fasting are:

Those who are ill (fasting will make them worse or delay recovery)

Those who are very old and too weak to fast

Menstruating women or women with postpartnum bleeding

Those who are travelling

Those who are insane

Nursing women if their health or the health of their child is in danger

Pregnant women if their health or the health of their child is in danger

Starting and Ending the Fast

Starts by sighting the moon or 30 days of Shawwal

You must make the intention to fast before dawn

You can make the intention for the entire month if the fast is continuous

Break the fast as soon as possible and delay sahur (pre-dawn meal)
(Supplications here)

The fast ends by sighting the moon or 30 days of Ramadan