Ramadan/Fasting

Ummi2Be

sooooo ramadan starts tomorrow n i dont know is it safe to fast we typically sta rt from dawn til dusk abstaining from food drink and other things im only like nine weeks my bloood pressure is a lil high and ive had to go to the er for spotting turns out i am hemoraging a lil bit but the heartbeat was strong n the on call ob said that there was like a  one and one twentith of miscarriage idk what to do lol n no ones givin me good incite plus this is my first pregnancy n i can barely get up at dawn jus for salat smh  are there any sisters on here help please 

mkaultman29

Is your OB Muslim or do you know any Muslim MD's? I would call a doc to get advice for this situation.

IteachPK

We don't celebrate ramadan, however if it is extremely important to you and your husband. I would get up before dawn, eat something hearty and drink a TON of water. I would still try to drink water during the day, but fast like normal. 

mljohnson

I heard you can "make up the time". (this is from my muslim friend whose wife if pregnant). for everyday that you eat during the fasting time you make it up once the baby is here.

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I would think it wouldn't be a good idea to fast while pregnant, especially if you're having some complications already. It's really important that you drink water throughout the day to avoid dehydration. Good luck to you.

pinksweetpea2

I read this a while back and thought it was interesting.  https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/08/11/ramadan-fast-a-challenge_n_679077.html

I personally would take the exemption now...and maybe next year if you are breastfeeding.  You have plenty of time to make it up.   

   

mamaofboys

I'm not Muslim but I have several friends who are and I have studied Islam extensively. Allah created your body and your baby and knows that it is unsafe for you to fast at this time. You are able to make up for it when you are physically able. 

saybee

Hi  Ummi2be I am also 9 wks preggy but I am so bloated and nauseus and according to Islam if you are unwell or you are putting your life at risk, you musnt fast. For that reason, sadly, I wont be fasting either.

jbaron

mamaofboys:

I'm not Muslim but I have several friends who are and I have studied Islam extensively. Allah created your body and your baby and knows that it is unsafe for you to fast at this time. You are able to make up for it when you are physically able. 

This exactly.  I teach at a school where the majority of students are Muslim and I know that being pregnant is an exception.  Your job right now is to do all that you can for the baby.  You HAVE to drink a lot of water while pregnant and it would not be good to fast and not be able to drink water during the day.  Especially since the days are so long and hot.

Best wishes!

yellowtulips80

Like everyone else says.  I am pretty sure that you are excused from fasting while pregnant.  Please talk to your religious leader about it.

Moneypenny424

I also agree with PP that you do not need to fast.  I have many female Muslim friends and all of them have been excused.  Like Yellowtulips said, I'd speak to your religious leader to get more information.

Na6zaRilla

i heard that fasting is safe during pregnancy .. but the best thing to do is to ask you doctor .. he/she can tell you if its right for you !

Ummi2Be

Shukran (Thank You) all for the support n info yeah I looked it up spoke with a few friends n lol some threatened me n some were supportive lol inshaallah (God Willing) I will have to make it up becuz between these headaches n UTIs I wont be able to but aaaahhhh at least I can do everything else. I love this website cuz every1 is so helpful!!

 

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