Donating blood whilst fasting

Reference:: Fataawa Ramadhaan v2 p467 no.405

Question: Does donating blood during the day in Ramadhaan break the fast?

Response: Yes! If he donates and a lot of blood is drawn out, then he breaks his fast as it is regarded as similar to cupping (hijaamah).


Translation originally published on 22 November, 1999.

Graduate of the Islaamic University of Madeenah, having completed the Arabic Language programme at the Institute of Arabic Language before progressing to the Faculty of Sharee'ah, from which he graduated in 2004.

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