Fasting Rulings In A Nutshell | Common Mistakes Explained | Q&A | Shaykh Muhammad Sāqib Iqbāl Shāmi

This video, titled "Fasting Rulings In A Nutshell | Common Mistakes Explained | Q&A | Shaykh Muḥammad Sāqib Iqbāl Shāmī", addresses common questions and misconceptions about fasting during Ramadan. Shaykh Muḥammad Sāqib Iqbāl Shāmī provides clear rulings on various situations that may arise during fasting, distinguishing between actions that break the fast and those that do not.Here are some key takeaways:Actions that generally DO NOT break the fast:Swallowing saliva or phlegm from within the mouth (0:11).Rubbing oil on the body (0:20).Using deodorant or body spray (0:25).Using attar (perfume oil) (0:30).Vomiting unintentionally, even a mouthful (1:05-1:16).Missing sahur (pre-dawn meal) (1:51).Making the niyyah (intention) to fast before midday for Ramadan fasts (1:59).Eating out of forgetfulness (2:51).Blood tests (4:17).Nosebleeds (4:21).Hijama (cupping therapy) (4:23).Donating blood (4:27).Watching movies, scrolling on social media (though it may diminish blessings) (5:24).Swearing, backbiting, or slandering (though these are sins) (5:43-5:58).Applying antimony (kohl) to the eyes (6:06).Breastfeeding (6:29).Having a wet dream/nocturnal emission (6:33).Using ear drops (unless the eardrum is perforated) (8:40).Biting nails (10:24).Using a siwak (natural toothbrush) (10:32).Brushing teeth with toothpaste (as long as nothing enters the throat) (10:41).Getting injections or vaccines (11:05).Having a shower to cool down (11:30).Getting a haircut (11:37).Swimming (as long as water does not enter the throat) (13:44).Actions that DO break the fast:Deliberately forcing oneself to vomit a mouthful while remembering the fast (0:36-1:27).Water entering the throat during wudoo' (ablution) (2:44).Masturbation with ejaculation (6:42).Using eye drops (due to a connection between the eyes and digestive tract) (7:04-8:30).Using nasal sprays (9:36).Smoking (9:55).Vaping (10:01).Deliberately inhaling smoke (10:06).Using a nebulizer or inhaler (11:50).Regarding travel and fasting:A traveler is exempt from fasting (11:58).It is not necessary for a traveler not to fast; it is permissible and even rewarding to fast (12:17).A person is only exempt from fasting if they are already a traveler at the time of sahur (12:42-13:18). If sahur enters while they are still at home and they plan to travel later in the day, they must still fast (13:30-13:38).Differences between *Qada' and Kaffarah:*Qada' is making up for a missed fast by keeping one fast after Ramadan, applicable when a fast is missed without a valid reason (2:55-3:15, 3:59-4:10). There is no kaffarah (expiation) for simply missing a fast.Kaffarah is a more severe expiation for deliberately breaking a Ramadan fast while remembering one is fasting and without a valid reason. This requires fasting for 60 consecutive days after Ramadan, plus one qada' fast (3:16-3:29). If this is impossible, then the kaffarah is to feed 60 needy people two meals a day (3:32-3:37).