Fasting Roza Eligibility
What are Fasting Roza Eligibility?
In Islam, Ramadan fasting is obligatory for Muslims, but there are certain conditions about who is eligible to fast. Here’s a simple explanation:
Eligible for Fasting:
- Muslims:
- Only Muslims are required to fast during Ramadan. Non-Muslims are not obligated to fast.
- Adults:
- Fasting is obligatory for adults (mature Muslims). Children who have not yet reached puberty are not required to fast.
- Mentally Sound:
- The person must be mentally sound. If someone is mentally ill or unable to understand the act of fasting, they are not required to fast.
- Healthy:
- A person should be healthy and able to fast. If a person is healthy but simply does not want to fast, they are still required to do so.
Who is Exempted from Fasting:
Some people are exempt from fasting, meaning they are not required to fast during Ramadan. These include:
- Children:
- Children who are too young and have not reached the age of puberty do not have to fast.
- The Elderly:
- People who are very old and unable to fast due to weakness or illness are excused from fasting. They can offer a meal to the poor as compensation (called Fidya).
- Sick People:
- People who are ill, especially if their illness makes fasting difficult or harmful, are excused from fasting. They can make up the missed fasts later if they recover.
- Pregnant Women and Nursing Mothers:
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women who are worried about their health or the health of their child can also be exempted. They may make up the missed fasts later or provide compensation.
- Travelers:
- People who are traveling long distances and find it difficult to fast are exempt. They are allowed to break their fast and make up the missed fasts after Ramadan.
- Menstruating or Postnatal Women:
- Women who are menstruating or experiencing postnatal bleeding are exempt from fasting during their period. They need to make up the missed fasts later.
In Summary:
- Eligible for fasting: Muslims who are adults, mentally sound, and healthy.
- Exempt from fasting: Children, elderly, sick people, pregnant/nursing women, travelers, and women who are menstruating or experiencing postnatal bleeding.
Those who are exempt can either make up the missed fasts later or offer compensation (feeding the poor) depending on their condition.
Quran & Hadith References
References from the Quran:
- Fasting is for Muslims: “O you who have believed, decreed upon you is fasting as it was decreed upon those before you that you may become righteous.” (Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:183)
- Fasting is obligatory for adults and those who are capable: “And eat and drink until the white thread of dawn becomes distinct to you from the black thread of night. Then complete the fast until the night.” (Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:187)
- Exemption for the sick and travelers: “But if any of you is ill or on a journey, then an equal number of other days.” (Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:184)
- Exemption for the elderly or those who are unable to fast: “And upon those who are able to fast, but with difficulty, they have [a choice to] either fast or feed a poor person.” (Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:184)
- Exemption for menstruating women: “And if any of you is ill or on a journey, then an equal number of other days. And [it is] not upon you any harm if you make up for the fasts later.” (Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:185)
References from Hadith:
- Fasting is obligatory for those who are able: “When the month of Ramadan begins, the gates of heaven are opened, the gates of Hell are closed, and the devils are chained.” (Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 1899)
- Exemption for children: “The pen is lifted from three people: the child until it reaches puberty, the insane until they become sane, and the sleeping person until they wake up.” (Sunan Ibn Majah, Hadith 2041)
- Exemption for the elderly: “If an old person or a person who is unable to fast due to illness, then they may either fast or feed a poor person for every day.” (Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 4505)
- Exemption for pregnant and breastfeeding women: “It is not upon the pregnant or breastfeeding woman to fast if they fear for their child, and they may feed a poor person instead.” (Sunan Abu Dawood, Hadith 2316)
- Exemption for menstruating women: “The menstruating woman or the one experiencing postnatal bleeding does not fast, but she should make up the fasts later.” (Sahih Muslim, Hadith 335)
- Exemption for travelers: “It was narrated that Anas ibn Malik said: ‘The Prophet (PBUH) allowed the traveler to break their fast during Ramadan.'” (Sahih Muslim, Hadith 1121)
In Summary:
- Eligible for fasting: Muslims who are adults, mentally sound, and healthy (capable of fasting).
- Exempt from fasting: Children, elderly, sick people, pregnant/nursing women, travelers, and women who are menstruating or experiencing postnatal bleeding.
The Quran and Hadith provide clear guidelines about who must fast and who is excused from fasting, ensuring flexibility for those unable to observe the fast due to health or other reasons.
