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Can a traveller omit fasting?

Published as Frequently asked Questions pertaining to Fasting (Part 1) (4/21)

· 8 Ramadan 1439 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Can a traveller omit fasting?

Answer

A Shar’ī musāfir (traveller) who embarked on his/her journey prior to dawn is permitted to omit the fast of that day. As long as he/she is a Shar’ī musāfir, he/she may omit fasting.

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