Question:
I’ve a 2 year-old disabled child. I take care of her & drive her to therapy everyday. Plus I started a new oxygen treatment for her which I’ve to be part of. This treatment raises my metabolism. During the month of Ramadan long hot summer days, I get very fatigued & dizzy. Even last year during Ramadan I spent my entire day in bed sleeping & awake only to pray & read Quran. Please, advise in this situation what are my obligations to fast, daily salat? I really want too but I don’t think my body could tolerate theses daily activities & am afraid I wouldn’t be able to take care of my child. There’s time I missed my salat just because I was busy with her or too fatigued from taking care of her needs.
Answer:
A`udhu billahi min ash-shaytan ir-rajeem
Bismillahi ‘r-Rahmani ‘r-Raheem
The obligation to fast and pray still stands for you. Intend to fast every night and fast during the day. If it becomes really unbearable to you, then you may break your fast, but you must still make it up before the next Ramadan comes.
If possible, avoid the treatment on yourself during Ramadan since it will affect your fasting.
Abdul Shakur
