Fatawaa

Subject : Islamic Ruling on the Breaking of Fast by one who does a Physically Demanding Job
Fatwa Number : 4104
Date : 26-01-2026
Classified : Conditions of Fasting
Fatwa Type : Summarized Fatawaa

Question :

Is it permissible for someone with a physically demanding job, such as a baker or construction worker, to break their fast?



The Answer :

It is not permissible for someone with a physically demanding job to start the day intending to break their fast. They must make the intention to fast at night and begin fasting. However, if they reach a point where fasting becomes unbearably difficult, they may break their fast and make up for it later.







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