Fasting Exemptions: Travelers, The Sick & Elderly

1. The Sick (Two Types)

• Temporary Illness: (Flu, surgery) Can break fast but must "Make up" (Qada) the days later.
• Chronic Illness: (Severe diabetes, dialysis) Cannot fast. Must pay "Fidyah" (feed a poor person daily). No make up required.

2. The Traveler

Allowed to break fast if travel exceeds ~80km. Rule of thumb: If fasting is easy, do it; if hard, break it. Qada is mandatory.

3. Pregnant & Nursing

If they fear for themselves or the baby, they can break fast. They must make up the days later.

4. The Elderly

Those too old/weak to fast are exempt. They pay Fidyah (feed one poor person) for each day missed.