Smoking During Ramadan Fast: At present, the month of Ramadan is going on, which is considered the most sacred and auspicious in Islam. The month of Ramadan is especially for fasting, exercising, praying and doing good deeds. During Ramadan, Muslims abstain from eating and drinking from dawn (Fajr) to sunset (Maghrib). Many types of questions arise in the minds of people regarding fasting during Ramzan, for example – what causes the fast to be broken, what does not, what should be done during the fast and what not. One question that causes the most confusion is can you smoke during fasting in Ramadan, is it allowed, or is it simply forbidden? Let us know the answer to this question.
Ramadan The purpose of fasting is not only to keep the fast, but along with it some rules are definitely kept in mind. By fasting during Ramadan, special care is taken about many things. Many times it happens that people keep fast, but they do not know what activities to avoid during this period. In this article we will tell you whether you can’t smoke beedis and cigarettes while fasting in Ramzan.
How is it to smoke beedis and cigarettes during fasting?
Often people want to know whether it is permissible to smoke beedi cigarette while fasting or not, will it have any effect on fasting or not? In this regard, the ruling in Islam is that smoking beedis and cigarettes while fasting is absolutely impermissible. If a person smokes beedi or cigarette while fasting, his fast will be void. It is necessary to make up that fast later, Kaffarah will not be obligatory. Only Qaza will be done, which can be done at any time later.
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It is illegal to smoke beedis and cigarettes during fasting.
Smoking beedi, cigarette or any kind of smoking while fasting in Ramzan is strictly prohibited and this breaks the fast. Inhaling smoke intentionally is considered the same as eating or drinking something. This is not permissible in Islam. If a Muslim intentionally smokes beedi or cigarette, he will be guilty and his fast will also be broken. When the fast is broken, the fast of that day has to be ‘Kaza’ (completed later). Apart from smoking beedis, one should avoid smoking hookah or eating paan gutka during fasting, as these can break the fast.
permission after iftar
Smoking cigarette, beedi or hookah breaks the fast immediately, because the smoke goes inside the body. Deliberately inhaling the smoke of incense sticks or anything else can also break the fast. However, applying perfume or fragrance while fasting does not break the fast. Smoking and vaping are not allowed during fasting in Ramadan from Sehri to Iftar time. Although, you can smoke beedis or cigarettes after Iftar, but it is considered better to give up beedis and cigarettes during Ramadan.
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Fasting is mandatory for every Muslim
In Islam, fasting is obligatory for every adult Muslim. If someone intentionally skips the fast, he will be a sinner. There is exemption from fasting if one is on a journey or is ill. But later Qaza Roza will have to be observed instead. Nothing is eaten or drunk while fasting. The purpose of fasting is not just to remain hungry and thirsty. Rather, the real meaning of fasting is to keep oneself busy in worshiping Allah, doing good deeds, reciting the Quran and doing good deeds.