Ramadan 2023: UAE explains Ramadan fasting rules

 

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has explained the fasting rules for Ramadan 2023 to its citizens. Hussein Al Ahdal, Grand Mufti at Dubai's Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department, has said that people who break a Ramadan fast with a valid exemption can make up for it by fasting prior to the upcoming holy month.

Reportedly, sick people can invalidate their fast and can also offer appropriate redemption if fasting is not possible during the holy month.

Grand Mufti Al Ahdal laid out rules for Ramadan 2023. He explained that if any substance makes its way into the human abdomen, then it means a breaking of the fast. He further said that two categories can break a fast during the holy month of Ramadan.

“The first category of the act refers to ingesting something, such as eating, drinking, taking medicine or vitamin injections,” said Hussein Al Ahdal. He further said, “The second category refers to acts such as sexual intimacy, menstruation, vomiting, using ear drops, eye drops and nose drops.”

According to the Grand Mufti at Dubai's Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department, if a Muslim person unintentionally eats or drinks anything while fasting then their Ramadan fast is still valid.

If a person doesn’t swallow the food or water, then it won’t break their fast. Smoking can also break the fast during Ramadan. If a person is suffering due to health issues, then they are excused from fasting.

He said to not use toothpaste while brushing the tooth. He explained that the paste can reach the throat and break the fast. Grand Mufti also explained makeup rules. According to The National, he urged women to remove nail polish ahead of ablution before prayers. However, lipstick or any cream on the skin does not break fast.

The holy month of Ramadan started in the UAE on March 23.