{"id":1365,"date":"2026-02-23T12:15:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T09:15:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/denkarabisch.de\/en\/blog\/\/"},"modified":"2026-03-17T22:32:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T19:32:54","slug":"rules-for-fasting-during-ramadan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/denkarabisch.de\/en\/blog\/rules-for-fasting-during-ramadan\/","title":{"rendered":"Rules for Fasting During Ramadan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <strong>rules for fasting during Ramadan<\/strong> are among the most important religious obligations in Islam. For practicing Muslims, fasting is not merely a physical abstinence from food and drink, but a comprehensive spiritual, ethical, and legal act. A clear understanding of the <strong>Ramadan fast rules<\/strong> helps believers observe the holy month consciously, correctly, and with inner peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Muslims living in German-speaking countries, it is especially important to harmonize religious duties with local life circumstances such as work, school, university, and social responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>rules for fasting during Ramadan<\/strong> are Islamic legal guidelines (<strong>Fiqh<\/strong>) that determine who must fast, when the fast begins and ends, what invalidates it, and which exceptions apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Muslims in Germany and across Europe, understanding these rules accurately is essential, as fasting hours, work routines, and social structures can differ significantly from Muslim-majority countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/denkarabisch.de\/en\/blog\/rules-for-fasting-during-ramadan\/#1_Beginning_and_End_of_the_Daily_Fast_In_Ramadan\" >1. Beginning and End of the Daily Fast In Ramadan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/denkarabisch.de\/en\/blog\/rules-for-fasting-during-ramadan\/#2_Who_Is_Obliged_to_Fast_In_Ramadan\" >2. Who Is Obliged to Fast In Ramadan?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/denkarabisch.de\/en\/blog\/rules-for-fasting-during-ramadan\/#3_Who_Is_Exempt_from_Fasting_In_Ramadan\" >3. Who Is Exempt from Fasting In Ramadan?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/denkarabisch.de\/en\/blog\/rules-for-fasting-during-ramadan\/#4_Intention_Niyya_in_Ramadan_Fasting\" >4. Intention (Niyya) in Ramadan Fasting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/denkarabisch.de\/en\/blog\/rules-for-fasting-during-ramadan\/#5_What_Breaks_the_Fast_In_Ramadan\" >5. What Breaks the Fast In Ramadan?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/denkarabisch.de\/en\/blog\/rules-for-fasting-during-ramadan\/#6_Making_Up_Fasts_Fidya_and_Kaffara\" >6. Making Up Fasts Fidya and Kaffara<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/denkarabisch.de\/en\/blog\/rules-for-fasting-during-ramadan\/#7_Ruling_on_Intentionally_Abandoning_the_Fast_In_Ramadan\" >7. Ruling on Intentionally Abandoning the Fast In Ramadan:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/denkarabisch.de\/en\/blog\/rules-for-fasting-during-ramadan\/#8_Rules_of_Ramadan_Fasting_for_Women\" >8. Rules of Ramadan Fasting for Women<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/denkarabisch.de\/en\/blog\/rules-for-fasting-during-ramadan\/#9_Fasting_Rules_for_Travelers_During_Ramadan\" >9. Fasting Rules for Travelers During Ramadan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/denkarabisch.de\/en\/blog\/rules-for-fasting-during-ramadan\/#10_Rules_of_Fasting_in_Ramadan_for_the_Sick\" >10. Rules of Fasting in Ramadan for the Sick<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/denkarabisch.de\/en\/blog\/rules-for-fasting-during-ramadan\/#11_Rule_of_Fasting_for_Elderly_and_Frail_People_in_Ramadan\" >11. Rule of Fasting for Elderly and Frail People in Ramadan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/denkarabisch.de\/en\/blog\/rules-for-fasting-during-ramadan\/#12_Ruling_on_Using_an_Asthma_Inhaler_During_Ramadan\" >12. Ruling on Using an Asthma Inhaler During Ramadan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/denkarabisch.de\/en\/blog\/rules-for-fasting-during-ramadan\/#13_Ruling_on_Kidney_Dialysis_During_Ramadan_Fasting\" >13. Ruling on Kidney Dialysis During Ramadan Fasting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/denkarabisch.de\/en\/blog\/rules-for-fasting-during-ramadan\/#14_Ruling_on_the_Use_of_Suppositories_During_Ramadan\" >14. Ruling on the Use of Suppositories During Ramadan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/denkarabisch.de\/en\/blog\/rules-for-fasting-during-ramadan\/#15_Using_the_Miswak_and_Toothpaste_During_the_Day_in_Ramadan\" >15. Using the Miswak and Toothpaste During the Day in Ramadan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/denkarabisch.de\/en\/blog\/rules-for-fasting-during-ramadan\/#16_Tasting_Food_Without_Swallowing_in_Ramadan\" >16. Tasting Food Without Swallowing in Ramadan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/denkarabisch.de\/en\/blog\/rules-for-fasting-during-ramadan\/#17_Ruling_on_Fornication_During_Ramadan\" >17. Ruling on Fornication During Ramadan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/denkarabisch.de\/en\/blog\/rules-for-fasting-during-ramadan\/#18_Fasting_Rules_for_Married_Couples_in_Ramadan\" >18. Fasting Rules for Married Couples in Ramadan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/denkarabisch.de\/en\/blog\/rules-for-fasting-during-ramadan\/#19_The_Rulings_of_Swallowing_Saliva_and_Using_Eye_Drops_During_Fasting_in_Ramadan\" >19. The Rulings of Swallowing Saliva and Using Eye Drops During Fasting in Ramadan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/denkarabisch.de\/en\/blog\/rules-for-fasting-during-ramadan\/#20_The_Ruling_of_Daily_and_Monthly_Intention_for_Ramadan_Fasting\" >20. The Ruling of Daily and Monthly Intention for Ramadan Fasting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/denkarabisch.de\/en\/blog\/rules-for-fasting-during-ramadan\/#21_Fasting_Times_in_Germany\" >21. Fasting Times in Germany<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/denkarabisch.de\/en\/blog\/rules-for-fasting-during-ramadan\/#Quran_Verses_About_the_Rules_for_Fasting_During_Ramadan\" >Qur\u2019an Verses About the Rules for Fasting During Ramadan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/denkarabisch.de\/en\/blog\/rules-for-fasting-during-ramadan\/#Structured_Religious_Education_Support\" >Structured Religious Education Support<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/denkarabisch.de\/en\/blog\/rules-for-fasting-during-ramadan\/#What_Our_Students_Say_About_Denk_Arabisch_Academy\" >What Our Students Say About Denk Arabisch Academy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/denkarabisch.de\/en\/blog\/rules-for-fasting-during-ramadan\/#Start_Your_Learning_Journey_with_Denk_Arabisch\" >Start Your Learning Journey with Denk Arabisch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/denkarabisch.de\/en\/blog\/rules-for-fasting-during-ramadan\/#Summary\" >Summary&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/denkarabisch.de\/en\/blog\/rules-for-fasting-during-ramadan\/#FAQ\" >FAQ&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Beginning_and_End_of_the_Daily_Fast_In_Ramadan\"><\/span><strong>1. Beginning and End of the Daily Fast In Ramadan<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Daily fasting in Islam begins at <strong>dawn (Fajr)<\/strong> and ends at <strong>sunset (Maghrib)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The determining factor is the <strong>first horizontal light on the eastern horizon<\/strong>, not the visible sunrise.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From that moment onward, eating, drinking, and marital relations are prohibited.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In Europe, fasting times are usually determined through prayer calendars, mosque announcements, mobile apps, or local communities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In summer, fasting hours are longer; in winter, they are shorter \u2014 this variation is religiously permissible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To deepen religious understanding, structured learning opportunities related to the Qur\u2019an and Islamic terminology can be highly beneficial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The start of Ramadan is established through two legitimate methods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sighting the New Crescent Moon<\/strong>: Confirmed by the testimony of a trustworthy individual with reliable eyesight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Completion of Sha\u02bfb\u0101n as 30 Days<\/strong>: Since a lunar month consists of either 29 or 30 days.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If the sky is overcast on the 30th night of Sha\u02bfb\u0101n, it is known as the \u201cDay of Doubt,\u201d and the majority scholarly opinion holds that fasting should not begin on that day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Who_Is_Obliged_to_Fast_In_Ramadan\"><\/span><strong>2. Who Is Obliged to Fast In Ramadan?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Ramadan fast rules<\/strong> clearly define who is required to fast. The obligation applies to every Muslim who fulfills the following conditions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Has reached puberty (religious maturity)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is mentally sound<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is physically healthy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is not traveling (resident status)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Children are not obligated to fast. However, it is recommended to introduce them gradually and without pressure so they can develop a positive religious understanding. Educational guidance plays an important role here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Employment, university studies, or school attendance do <strong>not<\/strong> automatically exempt a person from fasting. Nevertheless, individual health strain can justify an exception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Who_Is_Exempt_from_Fasting_In_Ramadan\"><\/span><strong>3. Who Is Exempt from Fasting In Ramadan?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Islam acknowledges human limitations and therefore provides clear exemptions. Under certain conditions, the following individuals are exempt from fasting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Illness:<\/strong> Temporary illness requires making up the fast later. Chronic illness requires <strong>Fidya<\/strong> instead.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Travel:<\/strong> Travelers may postpone fasting even if the journey is not physically exhausting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pregnancy and Breastfeeding:<\/strong> Duties vary depending on risk to mother or child, ranging from making up missed days to feeding the needy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Old Age:<\/strong> Those permanently unable to fast feed the needy instead.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone who interrupts fasting for legitimate reasons must make up the missed days later. If this is permanently impossible, <strong>Fidya<\/strong> \u2014 a compensatory feeding of the poor \u2014 is given instead. This demonstrates how Islamic law always balances obligation with human capability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Intention_Niyya_in_Ramadan_Fasting\"><\/span><strong>4. Intention (Niyya) in Ramadan Fasting<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/denkarabisch.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-3-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1369\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/denkarabisch.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-3-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/denkarabisch.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-3-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/denkarabisch.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-3-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/denkarabisch.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-3-60x40.png 60w, https:\/\/denkarabisch.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-3-80x53.png 80w, https:\/\/denkarabisch.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-3.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most essential conditions for a valid fast is the <strong>intention (Niyya)<\/strong>. It is not a spoken formula but a conscious decision in the heart to fast for the sake of God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key points about Niyya:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It must be made before the start of the fasting day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verbal expression is not required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It distinguishes between obligatory and voluntary fasting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>According to the <strong>Shafi\u2018i<\/strong> and <strong>Hanbali<\/strong> schools, it is renewed daily.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>According to the <strong>Hanafi<\/strong> opinion, a single intention for the entire month is sufficient unless interrupted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is particularly reassuring for new Muslims, as no complicated phrases are needed \u2014 sincerity of the heart is what matters most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_What_Breaks_the_Fast_In_Ramadan\"><\/span><strong>5. What Breaks the Fast In Ramadan?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the actions that invalidate fasting are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Intentional eating or drinking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sexual intercourse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deliberate vomiting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conscious intake of nutritional substances.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Many common questions among Muslims in Europe concern medications, inhalers, nasal sprays, or dental treatments, which are assessed differently depending on individual circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Making_Up_Fasts_Fidya_and_Kaffara\"><\/span><strong>6. Making Up Fasts Fidya and Kaffara<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/denkarabisch.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-2-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1368\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/denkarabisch.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-2-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/denkarabisch.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-2-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/denkarabisch.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-2-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/denkarabisch.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-2-60x40.png 60w, https:\/\/denkarabisch.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-2-80x53.png 80w, https:\/\/denkarabisch.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-2.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>rules for fasting during Ramadan<\/strong> differentiate between several forms of compensation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Situation<\/td><td>Obligation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Forgotten fast<\/td><td>No make-up required<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Illness \/ Travel<\/td><td>Make up later<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chronic illness<\/td><td>Fidya<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Intentional sexual intercourse<\/td><td>Make up + Kaffara<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Menstruation<\/td><td>Make up<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kaffara means:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fasting <strong>two consecutive months<\/strong>,<br><strong>or<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feeding <strong>60 needy people<\/strong> if physically unable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Ruling_on_Intentionally_Abandoning_the_Fast_In_Ramadan\"><\/span><strong>7. Ruling on Intentionally Abandoning the Fast In Ramadan:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Islamic jurisprudence distinguishes between two cases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A person who denies the obligation of fasting while identifying as Muslim is, according to scholarly consensus, considered outside the faith.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A person who acknowledges the obligation but deliberately abandons fasting without a legitimate excuse commits a major sin, yet is not considered a disbeliever according to the stronger scholarly opinion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This distinction highlights the elevated status of fasting among core religious duties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/denkarabisch.de\/en\/blog\/ramadan-medication-rules\/\">Medication Rules in Ramadan: What Breaks the Fast with Pills and Injections?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Rules_of_Ramadan_Fasting_for_Women\"><\/span><strong>8. Rules of Ramadan Fasting for Women<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fasting in Ramadan is obligatory for a Muslim woman once she has reached puberty, is of sound mind, and is physically able to fast. An essential condition for the validity of the fast is ritual purity, meaning the absence of menstrual bleeding (\u1e25ay\u1e0d) or postnatal bleeding (nif\u0101s). However, certain life circumstances permit breaking the fast or even make it necessary, with different forms of compensation required depending on the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A. Rule of Fasting During Menstruation and Postnatal Bleeding (\u1e24ay\u1e0d and Nif\u0101s)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>During menstruation or postnatal bleeding, fasting is neither permitted nor valid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;A woman must break her fast and make up the missed days after Ramadan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Making up the missed fasting days is obligatory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Making up the missed prayers is not required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;This ruling is established by the consensus of Islamic scholars,the evidence comes from a Hadith narrated by \u02bf\u0100\u02beishah (ra\u1e0diyall\u0101hu \u02bfanh\u0101), in which women were instructed to make up their fasts but not their prayers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">B. Ruling on Purification from Menstruation During Ramadan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;If ritual purity occurs after the Fajr prayer, there are two well-known scholarly opinions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hanafi School:<\/strong> Refraining from food and drink until sunset is recommended, and the day must still be made up later.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maliki, Shafi\u02bfi, and Hanbali Schools:<\/strong> Refraining for the remainder of the day is not obligatory, but the day must still be made up.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If purity occurs before Fajr, the fast is valid even if the ritual bath (ghusl) is performed later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">C. Taking Pills to Delay Menstruation in Ramadan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Permissible under certain conditions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No harm to health.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical consultation is recommended.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some scholars discourage it, as the natural cycle is considered part of divine wisdom.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If no bleeding occurs, the fast remains valid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">D. Fasting Rules for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women During Ramadan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pregnant and breastfeeding women are allowed to postpone fasting if they fear harm to their own health or the well-being of their child.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;They are required to make up the missed days later.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Some scholars also require feeding a needy person for each missed day if the concern was solely for the child on a long-term basis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;A medical opinion is advisable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Islamic jurisprudence places strong emphasis on the protection of life and health.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">E. Legal Ruling on Using Cosmetic Products During Ramadan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Creams, oils, makeup, or ointments do not break the fast, as they are absorbed through the skin and are not considered nourishment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perfume is permissible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Strong inhalation of incense smoke should be avoided.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Fasting_Rules_for_Travelers_During_Ramadan\"><\/span><strong>9. Fasting Rules for Travelers During Ramadan<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Travelers are allowed to break their fast even if they are physically capable of fasting; the journey must exceed a customary travel distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The travel must not be undertaken with the intention of avoiding fasting; the missed days must be made up later. If the traveler arrives home during the day, refraining from food and drink out of respect is commendable, but making up the day remains obligatory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"denk-arabisch-container\">\n    <div class=\"denk-arabisch-cta\">\n        <p class=\"cta-title\">Start your Arabic journey now<\/p>\n        <p class=\"cta-description\">\n            Register today at the Denk Arabisch Academy and secure your place in the next course\n        <\/p>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/4915565810902\" class=\"cta-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n            Try your first class for free\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n    .denk-arabisch-container {\n        width: 100% !important;\n        clear: both !important;\n        margin: 30px 0 !important;\n    }\n\n    .denk-arabisch-cta {\n        background-color: #38ada9 !important;\n        padding: 60px 20px !important;\n        text-align: center !important;\n        border-radius: 0px !important;\n        color: #ffffff !important;\n        direction: rtl !important;\n        font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif !important;\n    }\n\n    .cta-title {\n        font-size: 42px !important; \n        font-weight: 700 !important;\n        color: #ffffff !important;\n        margin: 0 0 20px 0 !important;\n        line-height: 1.2 !important;\n        display: block !important;\n    }\n\n    .cta-description {\n        font-size: 22px !important;\n        color: #ffffff !important;\n        margin: 0 auto 35px auto !important;\n        line-height: 1.5 !important;\n        max-width: 800px !important;\n        display: block !important;\n        font-weight: 400 !important;\n    }\n\n    \/* Standard Button State *\/\n    .cta-button {\n        display: inline-block !important;\n        background-color: #ffffff !important;\n        color: #38ada9 !important;\n        padding: 15px 40px !important;\n        border-radius: 5px !important;\n        text-decoration: none !important;\n        font-weight: bold !important;\n        font-size: 20px !important;\n        border: none !important;\n        box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.1) !important;\n        transition: all 0.3s ease !important; \/* Smooth animation *\/\n        cursor: pointer !important;\n    }\n\n    \/* Hover Effect *\/\n    .cta-button:hover {\n        background-color: #f0f0f0 !important; \/* Slight grey tint on hover *\/\n        color: #2b8a87 !important; \/* Slightly darker teal text *\/\n        transform: translateY(-3px) !important; \/* Lifts button up *\/\n        box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.2) !important; \/* Deeper shadow *\/\n        text-decoration: none !important;\n    }\n\n    @media (max-width: 768px) {\n        .cta-title { font-size: 28px !important; }\n        .cta-description { font-size: 18px !important; }\n        .denk-arabisch-cta { padding: 40px 15px !important; }\n    }\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Rules_of_Fasting_in_Ramadan_for_the_Sick\"><\/span><strong>10. Rules of Fasting in Ramadan for the Sick<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The ruling differs between temporary and chronic illness:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Temporary illness:<\/strong> One may suspend fasting and make up the days later.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chronic, incurable illness:<\/strong> Instead of making up the fast, feeding one needy person for each missed day is required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The assessment of trustworthy medical professionals plays an important role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Rule_of_Fasting_for_Elderly_and_Frail_People_in_Ramadan\"><\/span><strong>11. Rule of Fasting for Elderly and Frail People in Ramadan<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Individuals who are physically unable to fast are excused; there is no obligation to make up the fast, Instead, they must feed one needy person for each missed day. If they are financially unable to do so, even this obligation is waived This ruling is based on the principle of ease and compassion in Islamic law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Ruling_on_Using_an_Asthma_Inhaler_During_Ramadan\"><\/span><strong>12. Ruling on Using an Asthma Inhaler During Ramadan<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are differing scholarly opinions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Some scholars consider the inhaler to break the fast because particles enter the body.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Others view it as a medical necessity without nutritional value and therefore not invalidating the fast.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In cases of severe asthma, fasting may be postponed and made up later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Ruling_on_Kidney_Dialysis_During_Ramadan_Fasting\"><\/span><strong>13. Ruling on Kidney Dialysis During Ramadan Fasting<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The majority of contemporary scholars consider dialysis to invalidate the fast because fluids and substances are introduced into the body. The day must be made up later. If dialysis is permanent, the ruling shifts to feeding a needy person instead of making up the fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Ruling_on_the_Use_of_Suppositories_During_Ramadan\"><\/span><strong>14. Ruling on the Use of Suppositories During Ramadan<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Two main opinions exist:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Majority opinion:<\/strong> The fast becomes invalid because a substance enters the body.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Minority opinion:<\/strong> The fast remains valid since there is no nutritional intake.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When in doubt, it is recommended to postpone medical applications until nighttime if possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Using_the_Miswak_and_Toothpaste_During_the_Day_in_Ramadan\"><\/span><strong>15. Using the Miswak and Toothpaste During the Day in Ramadan<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Using the Miswak is permitted and recommended. Some classical scholars expressed mild dislike after midday; the majority allow its use at any time of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ruling on Using Toothpaste During Ramadan Toothpaste is generally permissible as long as nothing is swallowed. Caution is necessary due to strong taste and foam. Many prefer using it after sunset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"denk-arabisch-container\">\n    <div class=\"denk-arabisch-cta\">\n        <p class=\"cta-title\">Start your Arabic journey now<\/p>\n        <p class=\"cta-description\">\n            Register today at the Denk Arabisch Academy and secure your place in the next course\n        <\/p>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/4915565810902\" class=\"cta-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n            Try your first class for free\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n    .denk-arabisch-container {\n        width: 100% !important;\n        clear: both !important;\n        margin: 30px 0 !important;\n    }\n\n    .denk-arabisch-cta {\n        background-color: #38ada9 !important;\n        padding: 60px 20px !important;\n        text-align: center !important;\n        border-radius: 0px !important;\n        color: #ffffff !important;\n        direction: rtl !important;\n        font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif !important;\n    }\n\n    .cta-title {\n        font-size: 42px !important; \n        font-weight: 700 !important;\n        color: #ffffff !important;\n        margin: 0 0 20px 0 !important;\n        line-height: 1.2 !important;\n        display: block !important;\n    }\n\n    .cta-description {\n        font-size: 22px !important;\n        color: #ffffff !important;\n        margin: 0 auto 35px auto !important;\n        line-height: 1.5 !important;\n        max-width: 800px !important;\n        display: block !important;\n        font-weight: 400 !important;\n    }\n\n    \/* Standard Button State *\/\n    .cta-button {\n        display: inline-block !important;\n        background-color: #ffffff !important;\n        color: #38ada9 !important;\n        padding: 15px 40px !important;\n        border-radius: 5px !important;\n        text-decoration: none !important;\n        font-weight: bold !important;\n        font-size: 20px !important;\n        border: none !important;\n        box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.1) !important;\n        transition: all 0.3s ease !important; \/* Smooth animation *\/\n        cursor: pointer !important;\n    }\n\n    \/* Hover Effect *\/\n    .cta-button:hover {\n        background-color: #f0f0f0 !important; \/* Slight grey tint on hover *\/\n        color: #2b8a87 !important; \/* Slightly darker teal text *\/\n        transform: translateY(-3px) !important; \/* Lifts button up *\/\n        box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.2) !important; \/* Deeper shadow *\/\n        text-decoration: none !important;\n    }\n\n    @media (max-width: 768px) {\n        .cta-title { font-size: 28px !important; }\n        .cta-description { font-size: 18px !important; }\n        .denk-arabisch-cta { padding: 40px 15px !important; }\n    }\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Tasting_Food_Without_Swallowing_in_Ramadan\"><\/span><strong>16. Tasting Food Without Swallowing in Ramadan<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Permissible when necessary, such as while cooking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The taste must not be swallowed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;The mouth should be rinsed thoroughly afterward. Without necessity, it is considered disliked.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Ruling_on_Fornication_During_Ramadan\"><\/span><strong>17. Ruling on Fornication During Ramadan<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fornication is a grave sin at all times.During Ramadan, its severity increases due to the sanctity of the month.Sincere repentance is obligatory.The fast of that day becomes invalid and must be made up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_Fasting_Rules_for_Married_Couples_in_Ramadan\"><\/span><strong>18. Fasting Rules for Married Couples in Ramadan<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Marital relations are permitted at night but restricted during the daytime.<br>The Qur\u02bean states:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\u0623\u064f\u062d\u0650\u0644\u064e\u0651 \u0644\u064e\u0643\u064f\u0645\u0652 \u0644\u064e\u064a\u0652\u0644\u064e\u0629\u064e \u0627\u0644\u0635\u0650\u0651\u064a\u064e\u0627\u0645\u0650 \u0627\u0644\u0631\u064e\u0651\u0641\u064e\u062b\u064f \u0625\u0650\u0644\u064e\u0649 \u0646\u0650\u0633\u064e\u0627\u0626\u0650\u0643\u064f\u0645\u0652<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong> <em>U\u1e25illa lakum laylata\u1e63-\u1e63iy\u0101mi ar-rafathu il\u0101 nis\u0101\u02beikum<\/em><em><br><\/em> \u201cPermitted to you on the nights of fasting is intimacy with your wives.\u201d \u2014 Al-Baqarah (2:187)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Sexual intercourse during the day invalidates the fast and requires a severe expiation.<br>Kissing or affectionate behavior is allowed if self-control is assured.<br>Ejaculation caused by deliberate stimulation invalidates the fast.<br>A state of ritual impurity from the night does not affect the validity of the fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19_The_Rulings_of_Swallowing_Saliva_and_Using_Eye_Drops_During_Fasting_in_Ramadan\"><\/span><strong>19. The Rulings of Swallowing Saliva and Using Eye Drops During Fasting in Ramadan<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Islamic law takes human necessity and ease into consideration when defining what invalidates the fast. Among the commonly asked questions during Ramadan are the rulings on swallowing saliva and using eye drops while fasting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Swallowing saliva<\/strong> does <strong>not<\/strong> invalidate the fast according to all four major schools of Islamic jurisprudence: Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi\u2018i, and Hanbali. Saliva is considered a natural and unavoidable bodily substance, and swallowing it is permitted as long as it remains within the mouth and is not intentionally collected or mixed with an external substance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, <strong>using eye drops does not break the fast<\/strong> according to all four schools. Although some people may notice a slight taste in the throat after applying eye drops, this does not affect the validity of the fast. Eye drops are not considered food or drink, nor do they enter the body through a recognized pathway that nullifies fasting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These rulings reflect Islam\u2019s principle of ease and the removal of hardship, especially in acts of worship that are repeated daily throughout the month of Ramadan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_The_Ruling_of_Daily_and_Monthly_Intention_for_Ramadan_Fasting\"><\/span><strong>20. The Ruling of Daily and Monthly Intention for Ramadan Fasting<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intention (niyyah)<\/strong> is a fundamental requirement for fasting in Ramadan, as it distinguishes worship from habit. However, scholars differ on whether a <strong>single intention for the entire month<\/strong> is sufficient or whether the intention must be <strong>renewed daily<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the <strong>Hanafi school<\/strong>, making <strong>one intention at the beginning of Ramadan is sufficient<\/strong> for the entire month, as long as the fast is not interrupted by travel, illness, or breaking the fast intentionally. This view is based on the understanding that Ramadan is a continuous act of worship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In contrast, the <strong>Maliki, Shafi\u2018i, and Hanbali schools<\/strong> hold that <strong>a separate intention is required for each day<\/strong> of fasting. They consider each day of Ramadan an independent act of worship that must be preceded by its own intention, even if the person is fasting continuously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite these differences, all scholars agree that intention is an act of the heart and does not require verbalization. These scholarly variations illustrate the flexibility within Islamic jurisprudence while preserving the core obligation of fasting Ramadan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"denk-arabisch-container\">\n    <div class=\"denk-arabisch-cta\">\n        <p class=\"cta-title\">Start your Arabic journey now<\/p>\n        <p class=\"cta-description\">\n            Register today at the Denk Arabisch Academy and secure your place in the next course\n        <\/p>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/4915565810902\" class=\"cta-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n            Try your first class for free\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n    .denk-arabisch-container {\n        width: 100% !important;\n        clear: both !important;\n        margin: 30px 0 !important;\n    }\n\n    .denk-arabisch-cta {\n        background-color: #38ada9 !important;\n        padding: 60px 20px !important;\n        text-align: center !important;\n        border-radius: 0px !important;\n        color: #ffffff !important;\n        direction: rtl !important;\n        font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif !important;\n    }\n\n    .cta-title {\n        font-size: 42px !important; \n        font-weight: 700 !important;\n        color: #ffffff !important;\n        margin: 0 0 20px 0 !important;\n        line-height: 1.2 !important;\n        display: block !important;\n    }\n\n    .cta-description {\n        font-size: 22px !important;\n        color: #ffffff !important;\n        margin: 0 auto 35px auto !important;\n        line-height: 1.5 !important;\n        max-width: 800px !important;\n        display: block !important;\n        font-weight: 400 !important;\n    }\n\n    \/* Standard Button State *\/\n    .cta-button {\n        display: inline-block !important;\n        background-color: #ffffff !important;\n        color: #38ada9 !important;\n        padding: 15px 40px !important;\n        border-radius: 5px !important;\n        text-decoration: none !important;\n        font-weight: bold !important;\n        font-size: 20px !important;\n        border: none !important;\n        box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.1) !important;\n        transition: all 0.3s ease !important; \/* Smooth animation *\/\n        cursor: pointer !important;\n    }\n\n    \/* Hover Effect *\/\n    .cta-button:hover {\n        background-color: #f0f0f0 !important; \/* Slight grey tint on hover *\/\n        color: #2b8a87 !important; \/* Slightly darker teal text *\/\n        transform: translateY(-3px) !important; \/* Lifts button up *\/\n        box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.2) !important; \/* Deeper shadow *\/\n        text-decoration: none !important;\n    }\n\n    @media (max-width: 768px) {\n        .cta-title { font-size: 28px !important; }\n        .cta-description { font-size: 18px !important; }\n        .denk-arabisch-cta { padding: 40px 15px !important; }\n    }\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"21_Fasting_Times_in_Germany\"><\/span><strong>21. Fasting Times in Germany<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The number of fasting days in Ramadan is either 29 or 30 days, since the Islamic calendar follows the lunar cycle. In Germany, the month\u2019s length varies annually. The sighting of the new crescent moon determines the beginning and end of the fasting month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Length of the Daily Fast<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In Germany, fasting hours differ greatly by season:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Summer: Up to 17 hours or more<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Winter: Sometimes less than 10 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These variations result from Germany\u2019s geographical position and the changing daylight length between sunrise and sunset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Regional Differences<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are slight variations between northern and southern Germany. Northern cities experience longer daylight hours in summer, leading to minimally longer fasting times. These differences are religiously recognized and unproblematic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Specialized educational platforms such as <strong>Denk Arabisch<\/strong> also provide helpful articles and practical tips for understanding the rules for fasting during Ramadan more clearly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quran_Verses_About_the_Rules_for_Fasting_During_Ramadan\"><\/span><strong>Qur\u2019an Verses About the Rules for Fasting During Ramadan<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The central Qur\u2019anic verses regarding the rules for fasting during Ramadan are found in Surah <a href=\"https:\/\/tanzil.net\/#trans\/en.asad\/2:183\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Al-Baqarah<\/a>, verses 183\u2013187. These passages establish the obligation, outline exemptions, regulate night practices, and clarify the ultimate purpose of fasting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\u064a\u064e\u0627 \u0623\u064e\u064a\u064f\u0651\u0647\u064e\u0627 \u0627\u0644\u064e\u0651\u0630\u0650\u064a\u0646\u064e \u0622\u0645\u064e\u0646\u064f\u0648\u0627 \u0643\u064f\u062a\u0650\u0628\u064e \u0639\u064e\u0644\u064e\u064a\u0652\u0643\u064f\u0645\u064f \u0627\u0644\u0635\u0650\u0651\u064a\u064e\u0627\u0645\u064f \u0643\u064e\u0645\u064e\u0627 \u0643\u064f\u062a\u0650\u0628\u064e \u0639\u064e\u0644\u064e\u0649 \u0627\u0644\u064e\u0651\u0630\u0650\u064a\u0646\u064e \u0645\u0650\u0646 \u0642\u064e\u0628\u0652\u0644\u0650\u0643\u064f\u0645\u0652 \u0644\u064e\u0639\u064e\u0644\u064e\u0651\u0643\u064f\u0645\u0652 \u062a\u064e\u062a\u064e\u0651\u0642\u064f\u0648\u0646<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cO you who believe, fasting has been prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, so that you may attain God-consciousness.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>This verse makes the objective unmistakably clear: the purpose of fasting is Taqwa \u2014 living with constant awareness of God\u2019s presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"513\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/denkarabisch.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1366\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/denkarabisch.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image.png 513w, https:\/\/denkarabisch.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-249x300.png 249w, https:\/\/denkarabisch.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-50x60.png 50w, https:\/\/denkarabisch.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-66x80.png 66w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 513px) 100vw, 513px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Structured_Religious_Education_Support\"><\/span><strong>Structured Religious Education Support<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Those who wish to deepen their religious knowledge further can find structured online programs in Islamic studies and Islamic jurisprudence for German-speaking learners at <strong>Denk Arabisch<\/strong>. These resources support believers in confidently integrating prayer times, fasting rules, and daily religious practice into everyday life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Our_Students_Say_About_Denk_Arabisch_Academy\"><\/span><strong>What Our Students Say About Denk Arabisch Academy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>See what our students say about learning at Denk Arabisch Academy on Trustpilot. 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Fasting is not limited to the body alone \u2014 it also shapes character, speech, and behavior. Clear legal guidelines define the beginning, end, conditions, and valid exemptions of the fast. At the same time, Islamic jurisprudence demonstrates mercy and flexibility by allowing concessions in cases of illness, old age, or exceptional life circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding the <strong>Ramadan fast rules<\/strong> therefore means balancing commitment with compassion, discipline with realism, and devotion with personal capability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span><strong>FAQ&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In Which Surah Are the Rules of Fasting Mentioned?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The fasting regulations are primarily discussed in <strong>Surah Al-Baqarah<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Many Times Is Fasting Mentioned in the Qur\u2019an?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The word <strong>\u1e62iy\u0101m<\/strong> (fasting) and its linguistic derivatives appear <strong>13 times<\/strong> in the Qur\u2019an in various legal and contextual forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Do Muslims Fast 29 or 30 Days?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ramadan lasts <strong>29 or 30 days<\/strong>, depending on the sighting of the new moon.<br>The wisdom behind this duration lies in developing spiritual consistency over a complete lunar month and nurturing long-term character discipline.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The rules for fasting during Ramadan are among the most important religious obligations in Islam. 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