DOES TAKING A SHOWER BREAK THE FAST?
As long as water does not enter the mouth or nose and reach the digestive system, showering does not break the fast. According to reports, the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) washed after dawn during Ramadan. Therefore, as long as water does not enter the mouth or nose, it is permissible to shower or swim, but care should be taken to avoid swallowing water while swimming.
DOES TAKING AN INSULIN INJECTION BREAK THE FAST?
Insulin injections, which are not for food or pleasure, do not break the fast. However, injections that provide food or pleasurable effects break the fast.
Diabetic patients using insulin can still fast unless it poses a risk to their health. Those unable to fast should give fidya (compensation) for each missed day.
DOES ANESTHESIA BREAK THE FAST?
Local anesthesia does not break the fast as it does not reach the stomach. However, if an intravenous serum is given during regional or general anesthesia, it will break the fast.
DOES EAR, EYE, OR NOSE DROPS BREAK THE FAST?
Ear drops do not break the fast since the ear canal is blocked and the medication does not reach the throat. Similarly, nose drops do not break the fast because only a minimal amount reaches the stomach, which is not enough to break the fast. Eye drops also do not break the fast as only a small amount is absorbed.
Experts confirm that none of these treatments break the fast as long as the medication does not reach the digestive system.
