Jamiatul Ulama KZN

Does a traveller have to fast?

Published as Fasting FAQs Part 1 (25/27)

· 6 Ramadan 1441 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Does a traveller have to fast?

Answer

The musafir does not have to fast. Subject to the condition that he is a Musâfir according to Sharia and he travels prior to dawn. A Musâfir travelling after dawn will have to fast. Qadha will have to be kept after.

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