The ruling on using an asthma inhaler while fasting
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Question:
And in his other question, he asks: Does an asthma inhaler break the fast of one who is fasting?
Answer:
This requires consideration, and a ruling was issued by the Permanent Committee stating that there is no harm in using it out of pressing need. However, a medical report came stating that it is not free from substances and water that reach the stomach, so it became a matter of consideration, meaning, in the end, it is better to be cautious. And taking it at night is undoubtedly more cautious. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
And in his other question, he asks: Does an asthma inhaler break the fast of one who is fasting?
Answer:
This requires consideration, and a ruling was issued by the Permanent Committee stating that there is no harm in using it out of pressing need. However, a medical report came stating that it is not free from substances and water that reach the stomach, so it became a matter of consideration, meaning, in the end, it is better to be cautious. And taking it at night is undoubtedly more cautious. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 40 من 83 / شرح مختصر زاد المعاد / هديه إذا رأى ما يحب / صالح الفوزان / السيرة / كبار العلماء — youtube.com (1:13:44)
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