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abdulc92uk
Oct 27, 2006, 03:25 PM
I wish to know whether it is permissible to put one’s nose a tube
That has Vicks that one inhales in order to open (open one’s air ducts)
Nasal congestion due to Flu & Cold. If a person uses it while fasting is
His fasting nullified and qadaa obligatory?

I used it while fasting (3 or 4 times) and thought it was Ok! I read
Some Islamic Books (rules & regulations of fasting) and found no
Mention whether inhaling Vicks invalidates the fast. Only inhaling snuff
(powder) and asthma sufferers are not allowed to use their inhaler while
Fasting.

Now I am having second thoughts whether my fasting is valid or not.
Is kaafara necessary?

Please help me to clarify. I follow Hanafi madhab.A prompt reply would be
Appreciated.

Sentra
Oct 27, 2006, 03:33 PM
http://darulislam.info/index.php?module=htmlpages&func=display&pid=7
Read that, hope it helps.

If my answer is wrong, please let me know.

RickJ
Oct 29, 2006, 11:14 AM
I don't know the Islam answer, but in Christianity medicine does not count. This should be no different than any other medicine I would think. So can Moslems not take medicine while fasting?

leilaa111
Jun 1, 2007, 07:04 AM
I wish to know whether it is permissible to put one’s nose a tube
that has Vicks that one inhales in order to open (open one’s air ducts)
nasal congestion due to Flu & Cold. If a person uses it while fasting is
his fasting nullified and qadaa obligatory?

I used it while fasting (3 or 4 times) and thought it was Ok! I read
some Islamic Books (rules & regulations of fasting) and found no
mention whether inhaling Vicks invalidates the fast. Only inhaling snuff
(powder) and asthma sufferers are not allowed to use their inhaler while
fasting.

Now I am having second thoughts whether my fasting is valid or not.
Is kaafara necessary?

Please help me to clarify. I follow Hanafi madhab.A prompt reply would be
appreciated.
Well 2 my knowledge your fast was not broken as long as you didn't taste it in your mouth its like when a woman is fasting and she makes food she inhales the smell of the food she is making right so honestly ask a sheik but 2 my knowledge you have done nothing wrong good luck and god bless u