What is the ruling on diving for a person who is fasting?
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Question:
The questioner says: A person works in the sea and dives to catch fish. Is it permissible for him to dive during the day in Ramadan, given that he may inadvertently swallow some seawater?
Answer:
There is no harm in a fasting person diving into the water to cool off or to seek a livelihood. There is no harm in that. He should not intentionally swallow water. If water enters his stomach without his intention, that does not harm him. Yes.
The questioner says: A person works in the sea and dives to catch fish. Is it permissible for him to dive during the day in Ramadan, given that he may inadvertently swallow some seawater?
Answer:
There is no harm in a fasting person diving into the water to cool off or to seek a livelihood. There is no harm in that. He should not intentionally swallow water. If water enters his stomach without his intention, that does not harm him. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم الغوص للصائم؟ — youtube.com
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