The Ruling on Ointments, Asthma Inhalers, and Eye Drops for the Fasting Person
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Question:
He says: What is the ruling on using ointments, asthma medication, the inhaler, and eye drops? May Allah reward you.
Answer:
Regarding eye drops, you have heard the discussion on this: if it reaches the throat, it invalidates the fast; if it does not reach it, it does not invalidate the fast. As for powders and… and ointments and creams that are applied to the skin, these do not affect the fast.
As for the asthma treatment, the vapor used for asthma, this is a matter of doubt and difficulty. It has become clear that this vapor is saturated with medication, saturated with medication. There is no doubt that avoiding it is safer for the fasting person. Although the Permanent Committee issued a ruling permitting the use of the inhaler for one who has asthma if he is fasting, they permitted him to take this inhaler. However, upon consulting the doctors, it became clear that this vapor is not just air, but rather air saturated with medication, and it also contains water. There is no doubt that avoiding it is safer for the fasting person; he should use it at night. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
He says: What is the ruling on using ointments, asthma medication, the inhaler, and eye drops? May Allah reward you.
Answer:
Regarding eye drops, you have heard the discussion on this: if it reaches the throat, it invalidates the fast; if it does not reach it, it does not invalidate the fast. As for powders and… and ointments and creams that are applied to the skin, these do not affect the fast.
As for the asthma treatment, the vapor used for asthma, this is a matter of doubt and difficulty. It has become clear that this vapor is saturated with medication, saturated with medication. There is no doubt that avoiding it is safer for the fasting person. Although the Permanent Committee issued a ruling permitting the use of the inhaler for one who has asthma if he is fasting, they permitted him to take this inhaler. However, upon consulting the doctors, it became clear that this vapor is not just air, but rather air saturated with medication, and it also contains water. There is no doubt that avoiding it is safer for the fasting person; he should use it at night. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Source
شرح كتاب الصيام من الروض المربع [3] — alfawzan.live (48:16)
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