The Ruling on Using an Asthma Inhaler While Fasting and During Prayer
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The questioner:
This questioner asks: What is the ruling on using an asthma inhaler during prayer, and also for a person who is fasting?
The Shaykh:
Regarding the person who is fasting, there is an issue. A fatwa was previously issued by the Permanent Committee. Whoever wants to follow the fatwa according to his desire, let him do so. As for me, I do not see this as permissible. I see that he should use it at night, because the inhaler contains water and medicine, and it goes into the stomach, so I do not see it as permissible to use it. Yes.
The presenter:
Its use during prayer.
The Shaykh:
No, there is no harm in using it during the voluntary prayer. There is no harm in the voluntary prayer if it is prolonged and he needs a dose of water or needs the inhaler. However, for the obligatory prayer, there is no need for the inhaler. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
This questioner asks: What is the ruling on using an asthma inhaler during prayer, and also for a person who is fasting?
The Shaykh:
Regarding the person who is fasting, there is an issue. A fatwa was previously issued by the Permanent Committee. Whoever wants to follow the fatwa according to his desire, let him do so. As for me, I do not see this as permissible. I see that he should use it at night, because the inhaler contains water and medicine, and it goes into the stomach, so I do not see it as permissible to use it. Yes.
The presenter:
Its use during prayer.
The Shaykh:
No, there is no harm in using it during the voluntary prayer. There is no harm in the voluntary prayer if it is prolonged and he needs a dose of water or needs the inhaler. However, for the obligatory prayer, there is no need for the inhaler. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source
مختصر زاد المعاد (للإمام محمد بن عبدالوهاب)، مختصر زاد المعاد [70] — alfawzan.live (36:58)
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