Sitting #14 – The conditions of the invalidators of the fast, what does not invalidate the fast and what is permissible for the fasting person to do.

The invalidators do not invalidate the fast unless three conditions are met:

  1. They have knowledge that it invalidates.
  2. They are aware that it invalidates.
  3. They partake in the invalidator willingly.

Things which do not invalidate the fast: Eye and ear drops, medicines applied to wounds, tasting food without swallowing, smelling perfume, rinsing mouth and nose with water and using themiswaak.

It is permissible to cool yourself with water if you are fasting.

Date: 28/04/2021

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