Fatawaa

Subject : Islamic Ruling on Breaking the Fast in Ramadan under the Pretext of having School Exams
Fatwa Number : 4105
Date : 26-01-2026
Classified : Conditions of Fasting
Fatwa Type : Summarized Fatawaa

Question :

Are school exams a valid excuse for breaking the fast in Ramadan?



The Answer :

School and university exams are not considered a valid excuse for breaking the fast, as most students take their exams while fasting without experiencing extreme hardship. Fasting does not conflict with exam preparation, and a Muslim seeks strength in obedience to Allah for both worldly and spiritual matters.







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