Donating blood whilst fasting.

Question: Does donating blood during the day in Ramadhaan break the fast? Response: Yes! If he donates and a lot of blood is drawn out, then he breaks his fast as it is regarded as similar to cupping (hijaamah). Shaykh Ibn Fowzaan Fataawa Ramadhaan – Volume 2, Page 467, Fatwa No.405. fatwaonline.com

Blood drawn out for analysis purposes.

Question: What is the ruling regarding someone who has half a measure of blood drawn out of his right arm for analysis purposes whilst fasting during the day in Ramadhaan? Response: The fast is not nullified for this (analysis), rather it is exempted from. This is because it is a necessity and not from that […]