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Ending of the fast and its manners

• The time of opening the fast is called iftaar
• It is when the sun sets (Maghrib)
• It is recommended to open the fast with dates, if not then water
• It is recommended to supplicate at the time of opening the fast
ذهب الظمأ وابتلت العروق وثبت الأجر إن شاء الله


Dhahaba azh-zhama’u, wa abtallat il-‘urooqu, wa thabata al-ajr insha’Allah
The thirst is gone, the veins are moistened and the reward is confirmed, if Allah wills.

Factors that break the fast

• The person who is fasting is not permitted to eat or drink anything forthe duration of the fast
• The person should not engage in any sexual relations or acts either
• Deliberate vomiting breaks the fast
• Smoking also breaks the fast
Factors that do not break the fast
• To clean the teeth using a miswak is actually recommended
• If one wakes up junoob (major ritual impurity needing a ritual bath) this does not affect the fast
• Having a showeror rinsing the mouth does not break the fast, but care must be taken not to swallow water
• Forgetfully eating or drinking does not break the fast
• Accidental vomiting does not break the fast

Recommended actions when fasting in Ramadan

• All good deeds are multiplied during Ramadan, so general good deeds should be increased
• It is recommended to read the whole Qur’an during Ramadan, or as much as one can
• Taraweehprayers are offered congregationally in the mosques after Esha
• It is more likely that Du’as are accepted from the fasting person during Ramadan
• It is also recommended to be generous and give charity
• It is recommended to feed a fasting person when it is time to open the fast

Things which should be avoided when fasting in Ramadan
• Fasting is offered to Allah and acceptance may depend on the fasting persons behaviour
• Arguing,fighting and using bad languagemay adversely affect the fast
• It is prohibited to tells lies and backbite generally, but more so when fasting
• Watching films with possible questionable content, listening to music, or doing other things which waste
time may also affect the fast or even erase the reward altogether