Fatawaa

Subject : Islamic Ruling on Eating or Drinking Forgetfully during the Day in Ramadan or during Voluntary Fasting
Fatwa Number : 4092
Date : 25-01-2026
Classified : Things which Invalidate Fasting
Fatwa Type : Summarized Fatawaa

Question :

What is the ruling on eating or drinking forgetfully during the day in Ramadan or during voluntary fasting?



The Answer :

Whoever eats or drinks forgetfully while fasting, whether in an obligatory or voluntary fast, should continue their fast, for it is Allah who has provided them with food and drink. There is no difference between obligatory and voluntary fasting in this ruling.







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