Permanent exemption from Ramadan fast may be occasioned by

Source: JAMB · 2023

Permanent exemption from Ramadan fast may be occasioned by

  1. old age ✓
  2. breastfeeding
  3. menstruation
  4. pregnancy
Explanation

An old person who cannot fast because of weakness is permanently excused. He or she feeds a poor person for each missed day instead.

Menstruation, pregnancy and breastfeeding are only temporary reasons. The fast is made up later.

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