ADA SISWA BERTANYA PADA GURUNYA#PART4

Summary

In this lively conversation, a group of friends discusses a situation where one of them, Eka, breaks their fast during Ramadan just five minutes before Iftar due to menstruation. The group debates whether Eka’s fast is invalid or not, with differing opinions. The debate leads to a clarification from an elder, explaining that menstruation automatically breaks the fast, but the person should not intentionally eat or drink until they’ve made the intention not to fast. The lesson shared is that while fasting during menstruation is invalid, the person still earns reward for their intention.

Takeaways

• 😀 Eka's fast was invalidated when her menstruation started 5 minutes before Iftar, causing confusion about whether it should have been continued or canceled.
• 😀 The debate centers around whether menstruation before Iftar means the fast should be immediately canceled or could have been continued.
• 😀 The key point of the discussion is that menstruation automatically invalidates a fast, and it should be stopped mentally without performing actions like eating or drinking.
• 😀 The knowledgeable figure (Bu) clarified that the fast should be canceled mentally first, without engaging in actions that break the fast, like eating or drinking.
• 😀 It’s important to distinguish between menstruation and other types of bleeding. Menstruation invalidates the fast, while other bleeding might not.
• 😀 According to Aisyah radhiallahu anha, women during menstruation are instructed to break their fast, but they are not required to make up the missed prayers.
• 😀 When menstruating, one should intend not to fast but avoid eating or drinking to avoid invalidating the fast further.
• 😀 If a menstruating woman continues fasting without eating or drinking, her fast is invalidated, and she must make up the fast later, but she will still receive reward for her original intention.
• 😀 The minimum duration for menstruation is 24 hours, and the maximum is 15 days, which is an important factor in determining whether the fast is invalidated or not.
• 😀 The Hadith cited by Bu provides a foundational understanding of menstruation’s impact on fasting, reaffirming that fasting during menstruation is invalid and requires making up the missed days.

Q & A

Why did Eka's fast become invalid?

Eka's fast became invalid because she realized she started menstruating just before Iftar, which automatically invalidates the fast in Islamic teachings.

What should a person do when they realize they are menstruating while fasting?

A person should make the intention not to fast anymore but should avoid eating or drinking before it's the right time to do so, as the fast is invalidated by menstruation.

Is it permissible to eat or drink once you know you are menstruating while fasting?

Although the fast is invalidated, a person should refrain from eating or drinking immediately. They should make the intention not to fast, but only eat or drink when it's the appropriate time to do so.

Can you continue fasting if menstruation begins just before Iftar?

No, menstruation invalidates the fast, so it should be broken. However, one does not need to make up for missed prayers during menstruation, only the missed fasts.

What is the hadith mentioned regarding menstruation and fasting?

The hadith from Aisyah (RA) mentions that when a woman menstruates, her fast is automatically invalidated, and she is required to break her fast but does not need to make up missed prayers.

What is the proper intention required when someone menstruates while fasting?

The proper intention is to stop fasting, acknowledging that menstruation has invalidated the fast, but without engaging in actions that further invalidate the fast, such as eating or drinking.

Is there any specific time frame for menstruation that affects fasting?

Yes, menstruation can last anywhere from a minimum of 24 hours to a maximum of 15 days. During this time, the fast is automatically invalidated.

What is the consequence of eating or drinking when menstruating during fasting?

If a person eats or drinks after realizing they are menstruating, they risk further invalidating the fast. It’s important to avoid these actions until the time for breaking the fast has arrived.

Should someone who menstruates make up missed prayers?

No, someone who menstruates is not required to make up missed prayers, as menstruation excuses them from prayer during that period.

What is the significance of having the right intention when fasting, especially during menstruation?

Having the right intention is essential because it determines the validity of the fast. Even though menstruation invalidates the fast, the intention ensures the person remains in the proper spiritual mindset and receives the reward for attempting to fast.