Darul Iftaa Mahmudiyyah

While fasting, I went for a CT scan. I was informed that I will not have to take anything orally for this procedure. However, I was given some medicine through IV. Did this invalidate my fast?

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While fasting, I went for a CT scan. I was informed that I will not have to take anything orally for this procedure. However, I was given some medicine through IV. Did this invalidate my fast?

Answer

The fast is still valid.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Moulana Imraan Vawda
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