Islam Question and Answer - Fasting of the Traveler

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Fasting of the Traveler

1		Ruling on breaking one’s fast in order to have strength for jihad .	12641
2		When should the passengers on an airplane break their fast?.	106475
3		If a traveler comes not fasting, he does not have to refrain from eating and drinking.	49008
4		They work in difficult jobs such as smelting metals .	12592
5		The meaning of the hadeeth “It is not an act of righteousness to fast when travelling” .	12481
6		If a fasting person travels during the day, he is allowed to break his fast.	48975
7		He intended not to fast because he was going to travel the next day, then he did not travel.	66086
8		He is going to travel from one city to another and come back on the same day; can he break his fast?.	65629
9		Exams are not an excuse for not fasting in Ramadaan .	13643
10		He works for the military– is it permissible for him not to fast in Ramadaan? .	12407
11		Reasons for which one may excused from fasting in Ramadaan .	23296
12		A man travels a great deal for his work; should he not fast in Ramadaan? .	27027
13		Which is better – breaking one’s fast when travelling or fasting? .	20165
14		When is it forbidden for a traveller to break the fast?.	50758
15		He broke his fast on the day when he intended to go back to his city .	38933
16		Minimum distance of travel at which it is permissible not to fast and to shorten prayers .	38079
17		A teacher breaking his fast so that he can keep his voice loud .	37940
18		How should a cabin crew member fast? .	37717
19		He is travelling for ten days, can he avail himself of the concession allowed to travellers? .	37639
20		A traveler knows that he will come back tomorrow – is it permissible for him not to fast? .	36721

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