Does donating blood during fasting break the fast?

The questioner : Okay, may I read another question?

The Shaykh : Please, go ahead.

The questioner : A Muslim donates his blood while fasting?

The Shaykh : It does not break the fast.

The questioner : It does not break the fast.

The Shaykh: No.

The questioner : Okay, what is the reason?

The Shaykh : The reason is the absence of a cause that breaks the fast.

The questioner : Yes, may Allah reward you with good.

The Shaykh : May Allah preserve you.

The questioner : Peace be upon you.

The Shaykh : And upon you be peace and the mercy of Allah.