Is it permissible to break the fast in Ramadan if the doctor requires drinking water for a test?
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The questioner : Shaykh, this woman says that regarding the ultrasound for a woman, they said she must drink water in Ramadan. What should she do?
The Shaykh : She should schedule the procedure for the night.
The questioner : If this ultrasound can only be done in the morning, Shaykh, the doctors told her so.
The Shaykh : If she is sick and needs it, there is no harm.
The questioner : Yes, Shaykh.
The Shaykh : If she is not sick, she should wait until the end of Ramadan.
The questioner : Okay. Okay.
The Shaykh : She should schedule the procedure for the night.
The questioner : If this ultrasound can only be done in the morning, Shaykh, the doctors told her so.
The Shaykh : If she is sick and needs it, there is no harm.
The questioner : Yes, Shaykh.
The Shaykh : If she is not sick, she should wait until the end of Ramadan.
The questioner : Okay. Okay.
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 1082- هل يجوز الإفطار في رمضان إذا طلب الطبيب شرب الماء عند التحليل؟ — youtube.com
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