This audio is brought to you by MuslimCentral.com

outside the month of Ramadan. That's one. Another one if a woman is on her menstrual cycle,

she is not allowed to fast. The idea is for Allah Almighty's blessings, Allah wants you to obey

His instruction. As is. Remember the whole reason why we are fasting is obedience to the instruction of

Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala. The same would apply if He says don't fast, don't fast. Now the main issue is

people need to be happy that they are adopting either a leeway that Allah has provided for them.

I call it a discount or that they are following the instruction of Allah and not fasting because it

is Allah's instruction. So if you are unwell for some reason you have some sickness even if it is

temporary or long term. Remember you have the permission of Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala not to fast.

In fact if your health is going to be deteriorating by fasting the scholars say it is better not to fast

and concentrate on improving your health. In the meantime and even if you are on a journey no matter

what if you are on a journey be it a difficult journey or an easy journey you do have the leeway.

You do have permission not to fast and sometimes some of the scholars actually recommend that if

you are on a journey do not fast because of a certain narration. Don't feel bad that you have

adopted the easier way. Don't feel bad that you have not fasted because you are sick or because

you are on a journey. Remember the Hadith says in Allah you hebbu an tuta ruhasaahu

Allah Almighty loves it when you are making use of the permissions that he has granted you.

He loves it. I have created ease for you and you are making use of the ease. Well Allah loves it

in the same way that he loves it when you do things that he has ordered, commanded or recommended.

So in this particular case there are people who are unwell and they continue to push themselves to

fast and the health is deteriorating and they think they are doing a good deed in actual fact.

If you are unwell don't feel bad that look I have had to have my medication, I have had to eat.

...