Fatwa ID: 3719
Title: Injections while fasting
Category: Fasting
Scholar: Dr.Salah Al-Sawy
Date: 09/25/2007

Question

What is the verdict of receiving intravenous and intramuscular injections, vitamin injections and various injections due to illness, such as pain killers and the like, for someone who is fasting?


Answer

In the Name of Allah, all praise is due to Allah, and may peace and blessing be upon the Messenger of Allah. To proceed:

 

Injections, whether intravenous or otherwise, do not break the fast, unless they are nutritious enough that they would suffice a patient's need for food. We ask Allah to accept our deeds and yours, and Allah Almighty is more Exalted and more Knowledgeable.