19. Fatwa Kontemporer Ramadan-6: Hukum Memakai Suntik, Enema, Insulin, Bekam & Inhaler ketika Puasa

Summary

In this religious lecture, the speaker discusses Islamic rulings on various actions that may invalidate fasting during Ramadan. Topics include swallowing phlegm, vomiting, using nasal or ear drops, receiving injections, enemas, inhalers, insulin injections, cupping, blood donation, delaying menstruation, and vaginal examinations. The speaker offers detailed explanations based on Islamic jurisprudence, presenting the majority views along with some alternative opinions. The goal is to guide Muslims in ensuring their fasts remain valid while following Islamic practices during Ramadan.

Takeaways

• 😀 Swallowing saliva does not break the fast unless it exits the mouth and re-enters.
• 😀 Vomiting unintentionally does not break the fast, but intentional vomiting while remembering you are fasting invalidates it.
• 😀 Using nasal or ear drops does not break the fast unless the medication reaches the brain.
• 😀 Injections (IV, intramuscular) do not invalidate the fast since they do not enter through an open pathway.
• 😀 Enemas may break the fast if done intentionally, but some scholars allow them under specific circumstances.
• 😀 Using an asthma inhaler during fasting breaks the fast due to the medication entering through the mouth.
• 😀 Insulin injections do not break the fast as they are administered under the skin, not through an open pathway.
• 😀 Cupping (Hijamah) and blood donation do not break the fast as they involve extracting, not introducing substances into the body.
• 😀 Women can take medication to delay menstruation during Ramadan if it does not harm their health.
• 😀 A vaginal examination with a medical instrument during fasting is considered to break the fast according to most scholars, though the Maliki school allows it under certain circumstances.

Q & A

Does swallowing phlegm (balgham) invalidate fasting?

No, swallowing phlegm does not invalidate fasting, unless it exits the mouth and then re-enters the body.

What happens if a person intentionally vomits while fasting?

If a person intentionally vomits, their fast is invalid, and they are required to perform a qada (make-up) fast.

Does unintentional vomiting invalidate fasting?

No, if a person vomits unintentionally and without control, their fast remains valid, and they do not need to make up the fast.

Does using nasal or ear drops during fasting invalidate the fast?

If the drops reach the brain, it invalidates the fast. However, if the drops do not pass beyond the nose or ear, the fast remains valid.

What is the ruling on intravenous (IV) or intramuscular injections while fasting?

IV and intramuscular injections do not invalidate fasting, as long as the substance does not enter through natural openings like the mouth or nostrils.

Does using an enema break the fast?

Yes, using an enema typically breaks the fast, as it involves inserting liquid into the body through an open passage (anus). Some scholars, however, allow it in cases of medical necessity.

Is using an asthma inhaler allowed while fasting?

Using an asthma inhaler invalidates the fast because the medication enters the body through the mouth. If used during fasting, it requires a qada fast.

Can a person use insulin injections during fasting?

Yes, insulin injections are allowed while fasting if administered under the skin, as they do not enter through natural openings, and therefore, do not invalidate the fast.

Does cupping (Hijamah) or blood donation invalidate fasting?

No, cupping and blood donation do not invalidate fasting, as they do not involve substances entering the body through natural openings.

Is it permissible for a woman to take medication to delay her menstruation during Ramadan?

A woman can take medication to delay her menstruation during Ramadan, provided it does not harm her health. However, it is recommended to avoid such medication and accept the natural menstrual cycle.