Ramadan Rulings: Guidance from Ayatollah Shirazi’
s Office on Fasting Queries5 Ramadan, 23 February 2026
Issued by the Office of Ayatollah Al-Uzma Sayyid Sadiq Husseini Shirazi via Shia Helpline. Maulana Sayyid Saif Abbas Naqvi provided the following answers to religious queries.Note for Women: A dedicated helpline for women has been launched, where female scholars (Khatun Ulama) will respond to queries. Women, please contact: 6386897124.
General Shia Helpline: For followers of all Marja’ (religious authorities) seeking religious guidance, call 9415580936 or 9839097407 between 10 AM – 12 PM. Email: ummes786@gmail.com.Q: If an asthma patient uses an inhaler while fasting, what is the ruling?A: If the medicine from the inhaler does not enter the food or drink passage, the fast remains valid. �Q: If a person travels 30 kilometers daily for work, what does Sharia say about their fasting?A: Such a person who travels 30 km daily can keep the fast. �Q: If a man wakes up after dawn (Fajr Azan) in a state requiring Ghusl (ritual bath), can he fast?A: His fast is valid, but he should perform Ghusl first and then offer the morning prayer. �Q: If a person intends to fast but intentionally breaks it during the day, what is the ruling?A: Intentionally breaking the fast is haram (forbidden), and one must perform one of the three kaffaras (expiations). �Q: If a sick person recovers before Zuhr (noon) time, can they fast?A: If they have not done anything that invalidates the fast, they should make the intention and observe it; their fast will be valid.
