Home » Hanafi Fiqh » Askimam.org » I am breastfeeding my 5-month old daughter – can I fast during Ramadan? The iftar time will be 8:30pm. If fasting affects lactation should I continue or make up the days later?
It is permissible to fast whilst breastfeeding. However, if fasting affects lactation, you may make up for the fasts later.
and Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.
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