Ramadan & Chronic Illnesses
Ramadan Mubarak to everyone who is observing, this is just a gentle reminder that some people are exempt from fasting. We are not scholars or medical professionals so please seek advice from both.
What is Ramadan?
Ramadan is one of the pillars of Islam where people refrain from eating and drinking from sunrise to sunset.
The Guilt
People who have various reasons are exempt, most importantly those who are sick. There are different rulings, but we wanted to let you know that if you are unable to fast you are not alone.
What You Can Do Instead
Depending on your reasons for not being able to fast, you will need to pay Fidya which is usually £5 a day to feed a poor person for every fast missed (so 30 days=£150). The figure is based on the year 2025/2026. Many charities offer Fidya campaigns, please research them as unfortunately it is easy to fall for charities that unfortunately don’t fulfill what they say. You can also just pay £5 to a person in need if you can’t find a charity that is eligible.
Good Deeds:
Listen to podcasts about increasing your knowledge
Provide meals for people
Volunteering your time to a good cause
Setting a personal goal for yourself