Can i fast if iam pregnantae

[female]

Well can i?

[Selamat]

Well can i?


No. It's quite clear that pregnant women are absolved from fasting.

[zarah_87]

Well can i?


it is permissible for a pregnant women not to fast if she fears some harm which she thinks will most likely affect her and/or her baby. Breaking the fast becomes obligatory if she fears that she may die or be severely harmed if she fasts. In that case she has to make up the fast later on but she does not have to pay the fidyah.
If the woman fears for her baby only (and not for herself), then some of the scholars are of the view that it is permissible for her to break her fast, but they say that she must make up the fast later on and pay the fidyah (which means feeding one poor person for each day not fasted),

Ibn ‘Abbaas said: ''This is a concession allowed to old men and women, who can only fast with difficulty; they are allowed to break the fast and to feed one poor person for each day of fasting missed. This also applies to pregnant and nursing women, if they are afraid.” Abu Dawood said: “i.e., if they are afraid for their children, they may break the fast.” (Narrated by Abu Dawood, classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in al-Irwa’, 4/18, 25).

[dhakiyya]

you can fast if you are pregnant if you feel that it will not hurt you or your baby.

[Al-ghurabah]

This hadeeth was narrated by Abu Dawood, 2408; al-Tirmidhi, 715; al-Nasaa’i, 2315; and Ibn Maajah, 1667. It says that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Allaah has relieved the traveller of half of the prayer and of the duty to fast, and He has relieved pregnant and nursing mothers (of the duty to fast).” It was classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh Abi Dawood.
This hadeeth is general in meaning and applies to every pregnant woman, but the scholars limited it to cases of hardship, based on the reason for which this ruling – namely pregnant women not fasting – was prescribed.

The madhhabs of the four imams.
They were also agreed upon this restriction of the ruling.
(i) The Hanafi madhhab
Al-Jassaas said in Ahkaam al-Qur’aan, 1/244, after quoting the words of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him): “Allaah has relieved the traveller of half of the prayer and of the duty to fast, and He has relieved pregnant and nursing mothers (of the duty to fast).”:
It is known that this concession – granted to pregnant and breastfeeding women – is limited to cases where they fear for themselves or for their children.
He also said (1/252):
Either pregnant and breastfeeding women will themselves be harmed by fasting or their children will be harmed. In either case, not fasting is better for them and fasting is not allowed in their case. If fasting will not harm them or their children, then they have to fast and it is not permissible for them to break the fast.
It says in al-Bahr al-Raa’iq (2/308):
If pregnant and breastfeeding women fear for themselves or their children, they may are allowed to break the fast in order to ward off any hardship.
i.e., they may break the fast so as to ward off harm… but this is restricted to cases of fear, i.e., when they think that is most likely to happen… because if they do not fear harm there is no concession granted to them.
(ii) The Maaliki madhhab
It says in Sharh Mukhtasar Khaleel (2/262):
If a pregnant woman fears that her child may die, or be severely harmed, then she must break her fast. If she fears that sickness may happen, it is permissible for her to break her fast according to the correct view. And it was said that she must break her fast if she fears sickness. The same applies to the breastfeeding woman, if she fears that her child may die or be severely harmed, she must break her fast, and if she fears sickness, it is permissible for her to break her fast. This is subject to the condition that her child will not accept the breast of any other woman, otherwise she is obliged to fast,
(iii) The Shaafa’i madhhab
Imam al-Shaafa’i said in al-Umm:
If a pregnant woman fears for her child, she should break her fast. The same applies if a breastfeeding woman fears that her milk supply will be adversely affected. But if that is bearable then she should not break her fast. The fast may reduce the breast milk but it may be a bearable reduction, but if it is extreme, then she should break her fast.
Al-Nawawi said in al-Majmoo’ (6/274):
Our companions said: If pregnant and breastfeeding women fear that fasting may harm them, they should break the fast and make it up later on, and they do not have to offer any fidyah, as in the case of one who is sick. There is no difference of opinion on any of that. If they fear for themselves and their children, the same applies and there is no difference of opinion. This was stated by al-Daarimi, al-Sarkhasi and others. If they fear for their children but not for themselves, they should break the fast and make it up later on, and there is no difference of opinion on that…
(iv) The Hanbali madhhab
Ibn Muflih said in al-Furoo’ (3/35):
It is makrooh for pregnant and breastfeeding women to fast if there is the fear that they or their children may be harmed.
Ibn ‘Aqeel said that if a pregnant or breastfeeding woman fears for the pregnancy or the nursing infant, it is not permissible to fast, and she must offer the fidyah. If there is no such fear then it is not permissible for her not to fast.
Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah said in Majmoo’ al-Fataawa (25/218):
If a pregnant woman fears for her foetus, she may break the fast…
(v) The Zaahiri madhhab
Ibn Hazm said in al-Muhalla (4/411):
The fast is addressed to pregnant and breastfeeding woman and old men. The Ramadaan fast is obligatory for all of them, but if a breastfeeding woman fears that she may have too little milk for her child and there is no one else to feed the child, or if he will not take the breast of any other woman, or if a pregnant woman fears for her foetus, or if an old man is unable to fast because of his age, then they may break the fast… end quote.
It says in al-Mawsoo’ah al-Fiqhiyyah (28/55):
The fuqaha’ are agreed that pregnant and breastfeeding women may break the fast in Ramadaan, so long as they fear sickness or an increase in sickness for themselves or their children, or they fear harm or death. In the case of a pregnant woman, the foetus is regarded as part of her body, so the fear for him is like the fear of damage to any of her limbs or physical faculties.
Al-Shawkaani said in Nayl al-Awtaar (4/273), commenting on the hadeeth which says that pregnant and breastfeeding women are allowed not to fast:
This hadeeth indicates that it is permissible for pregnant and breastfeeding women not to fast. This was the view of the fuqaha’, if a breastfeeding woman fears for her nursing infant or if a pregnant woman fears for the unborn child. They said: They may definitely break the fast. End quote.
It says in Fataawa al-Lajnah al-Daa’imah (10/226):
With regard to the pregnant woman, she must fast whilst pregnant, unless she fears that fasting may harm her or her unborn child, in which case she is granted a concession allowing her not to fast, and she should make up the fasts after she delivers and her nifaas has ended. End quote.
See also question no. 50005 (http://www.islamqa.com/index.php?ln=eng&QR=50005).
These texts from the scholars indicate that it is not permissible for pregnant and breastfeeding women to break the fast so long as fasting is not difficult for them.

[sisterKhadija]

Assalaam Alakium,

Absolutely no! Whether you feel fine or not it is harmful.

You need to watch everything you eat as you need to ensure you are getting all the nutirents and vitamins needed. It is also a good suggestion when pregnant to eat small healthy meals every 3-4 hours. Salad, fruit and veggies and some lean meats.

This article may help:

http://www.ramadan-blessings.com/art_diet_during_ramadan.htm

Salaam,
SisterKhadija

[mgk81]

consult ur doctor first before fasting, tho it is allowed that a woman can fast when pregnant.
for the days u do not fast, u must also pay a fidiyah, thus too fast in the days missed at a later stage.

[Unregistered1]

if ur Preg. u shouldent fast. when u fast ur stumach is empty. and ur baby finds more room to grow, and it grows faster. u dont get enough water in ur body for a long period of time, witch can cause u to get dehiderated, and start having contractions.

trust me on this. i fasted for 4 days this year,thinking i could do it.even when everyone was telling me not to.finally i ended up getting soo sick, i was in the hospital for like 4 days, and was in a pertty bad condition. me and the baby, just do what i am planning to do.fast later on in the year. my hus said he will fast with me so i dont feel bad or anything. and we both plan to fast 2 days a week untill i am finished.

its all in Allah's hand.IF Allah wants to take his creation,no matter what u do,its not going ot live. and Allah has it planned to be with u,no Dr. can take it away.

[Ali Mubaraq]

It is sayd ubove.
The texts from the scholars indicate that it is not permissible for pregnant women to break the fast.

You must contimue even in the face of many deaths. If you make no to fast then others will wish you death you must die one way.

You should wear burqa and sit for prayer each day Allah will take you when must. It is not your choice.

You will never be forgiven if you dont make effort.

Ali