Question: During one of the days in Ramadhaan, about fifteen minutes before Maghrib, I wiped my teeth with a tissue and some blood began flowing but I had not intended this. I have had this illness for some time and even when I brush my teeth with a miswaak (tooth stick), blood begins to flow […]

Question: Does the blood that comes out from between the teeth accidentally, break the fast? What if it is from other than himself, i.e. that someone had hit him accidentally? Response: Blood which comes out from between the teeth accidentally does not break the fast, whether it is from

Question: If one felt pain in his teeth and went to the dentist who either cleaned them or removed one of his teeth, does any of this have any effect on his fast? If the dentist gave him an anaesthetic injection, does this affect the fast? Response: None of that which is mentioned in the […]

Question: If one causes blood to flow, such as having his molar tooth pulled out? Response: There is no problem, because he did not have his tooth pulled out to cause blood flow, rather, because of pain. So therefore, he wished to have his tooth removed. Then it is the norm that blood will flow […]

Question: With respect to blood flowing out, what are the situations in which it nullifies the fast? Response: The fast is not nullified except by cupping according to that which is correct. There is a strong difference of opinion in this and many see that the fast is not nullified even by cupping. However, the […]

Question: Is the fast of the cupper and the cupped broken during the day in Ramadhaan? What is the ruling, do they continue with their fast broken or make up for that which has passed or what? Response: The fast of the cupper and the cupped is broken and they must refrain from all that […]

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

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 […]

Question: A man had to go to the hospital in Ramadhaan whilst he was fasting. At the hospital, they took some blood from him. Does this affect his fast? Response: If the amount of blood they took was little, then it is not obligatory upon him to make up (the fast) for that day. However, […]

Question: The questioner says he was fasting in Ramadhaan and when he touched his nose some drops of blood flowed out without intention. Does this affect my fast? Is my fast that day valid or do I have to repeat it? Response: If the situation is as you state, then your fast is valid and […]