Mutiara Kalbu - Edisi 09 Ramadhan 1446H

Summary

In this informative session of 'Santri Bertanya, Ustaz Menjawab,' Abah Huda, a Fiqh teacher, addresses various Islamic practices and their impact on fasting. Topics include the permissibility of actions like brushing teeth, nose picking, injections, and using perfume during prayer while fasting. He provides insights on whether activities like swimming, cutting hair, and washing hair break the fast, and discusses the proper time for Imsak before dawn. Each question is answered with practical guidance, ensuring that fasting Muslims can maintain their spiritual and physical purity throughout Ramadan.

Takeaways

• 😀 The act of brushing teeth after Fajr (dawn prayer) is generally a recommended sunnah, but it can be discouraged if it interferes with fasting, especially when done intentionally to refresh the mouth.
• 😀 Digging the nose (ngupil) can break the fast if it involves intentionally inserting the finger deep into the nasal cavity, but unintentional actions do not invalidate the fast.
• 😀 Getting an injection (suntik) for medical reasons does not break the fast as long as it is not injected into a natural body cavity like the mouth or ears.
• 😀 Gargling during fasting is permissible as long as one is careful not to accidentally swallow water, similar to brushing teeth or using a miswak (tooth-cleaning stick).
• 😀 Using perfume during prayer is permissible, but if it contains alcohol, the perfume may become impure (najis) if the alcohol is considered impure, though its scent does not affect the prayer.
• 😀 Cutting hair or nails does not break the fast. These activities are not considered as violating the fast as they do not involve entering the body or consuming food.
• 😀 Swimming or diving does not break the fast unless water intentionally enters the body through the mouth or nose. If accidental, the fast remains valid.
• 😀 Washing or shampooing the hair during fasting is allowed as long as no water enters the body unintentionally, as maintaining cleanliness is important in Islam.
• 😀 Spending excessive time in the bathroom does not break the fast unless it involves purposeful actions that may lead to water entering the body, such as swallowing water while washing or bathing.
• 😀 Imsak is a time of caution before the Fajr (dawn) prayer. Muslims should stop eating, drinking, and other activities a few minutes before the prayer to ensure they do not unintentionally break their fast at the time of prayer.

Q & A

What is the ruling on brushing teeth after Fajr prayer during fasting?

Brushing teeth after Fajr is generally considered a Sunnah. However, it can invalidate the fast if done intentionally, as it may lead to something being ingested. It is advised to be cautious during fasting, especially if the toothpaste may enter the stomach.

Does picking your nose break the fast?

Yes, picking the nose can break the fast if the finger enters deeply into the nostrils intentionally. However, if something else unintentionally enters, such as dust, it does not invalidate the fast.

Does getting an injection while sick break the fast?

An injection that is administered through a closed part of the body, such as the skin, does not break the fast. However, if the injection involves any substance entering through a natural body cavity, like the mouth or ear, it would break the fast.

Is it permissible to gargle water during the day while fasting?

Gargling is allowed if done with care and without swallowing the water. However, it should be avoided if there is a risk of water entering the throat. Like using a miswak, gargling should be done with caution to prevent invalidating the fast.

Does wearing perfume that contains alcohol affect the fast or prayer?

Perfumes with alcohol are not considered impure in all cases, but they can affect prayer if their alcohol content is significant. For fasting, it’s recommended to avoid strong scents as they might distract or lead to ingestion if misused.

Does cutting hair or nails invalidate the fast?

Cutting hair or nails does not break the fast. It is not considered an action that would invalidate the fast, unlike eating or drinking.

Is it permissible to dive underwater while fasting?

Diving itself is not an issue, but if water enters the mouth or nostrils, it can break the fast. The key is ensuring no water reaches the throat or body cavities where it would invalidate the fast.

When is it permissible to wash your hair while fasting?

Washing your hair during fasting is permissible as long as no water enters the mouth or any body cavities. It is important to be cautious to avoid accidentally swallowing water.

Can you stay in the bathroom for a long time during fasting?

Being in the bathroom for an extended period is not an issue unless water is swallowed or enters the mouth or nostrils. The key is to avoid any accidental intake of water while in the bathroom.

What should you do if you eat or drink accidentally just before Fajr prayer begins?

It is important to stop eating or drinking immediately once the call to prayer (adhan) for Fajr is heard. If you ate or drank by mistake after the imsak time, as long as you stop immediately when the adhan is called, the fast remains valid.