Is fasting valid for a sick person receiving glucose via IV?

Assalamualaikum 1-A sick person who is fasting has a needle inserted in the vein which provides glucose to the body is fast valid?

Answer:

(Fatwa: 1597/1515=D/1429)

The fast does not break by getting injection and glucose in veins. However, without an exigent need, one should avoid it while fasting.

Allah (Subhana Wa Ta’ala) knows Best

Darul Ifta,
Darul Uloom Deoband

This answer was collected from the official ifta website of Darul Uloom Deoband in India.

Tags: Fast, Fasting

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