In Islam, there are several things that are considered to break the fast, known as "iftar" in Arabic. Here is a list of some of the things that break the fast:
- Eating and drinking intentionally: Consuming any food, drink, or medicine intentionally, including swallowing saliva while aware of doing so, is considered to break the fast.
- Sexual activity: Engaging in sexual intercourse during the fasting hours also breaks the fast.
- Menstruation and postpartum bleeding: Women who experience menstruation or postpartum bleeding are exempt from fasting during that period.
- Vomiting: Intentionally inducing vomiting or vomiting naturally, which results in something being expelled from the stomach, also breaks the fast.
- Smoking and using tobacco: Smoking or using any tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and vaping, is considered to break the fast.
- Swallowing anything: Swallowing anything intentionally, such as dust or water while swimming, also breaks the fast.
- Injections: Receiving injections or IV fluids, except for those needed to sustain life, also breaks the fast.
It is important to note that unintentional consumption or swallowing of food, drink, or medicine, such as accidentally swallowing saliva or being forced to break the fast due to an illness or emergency, does not invalidate the fast. However, in such cases, it is recommended to make up the missed fast at a later time.
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