Is It Permissible to Break the Fast with Intimacy before Eating or Drinking?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Question

Is it permissible to break the fast by having intimate relations with one’s wife?

Answer

In this enlightening video, Shaykh delves into the question of whether fasting can be broken by engaging in intimacy before consuming food or water, offering insights rooted in Islamic teachings and jurisprudence.

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a recognized specialist scholar in the Islamic sciences, studied under leader scholars worldwide. He is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. Shaykh Faraz spent ten years studying in Damascus and Amman, learning from renowned theologians like Shaykh Adib al-Kallas and leading Hanafi jurists like Shaykh Hassan al-Hindi. Upon completing his studies, he returned to Canada in 2007 and founded SeekersGuidance, aiming to spread Islamic knowledge online and locally. He is also the author of “Absolute Essentials of Islam: Faith, Prayer, and the Path of Salvation According to the Hanafi School.” Since 2011, he has been recognized as one of the 500 most influential Muslims by the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Center, reflecting his global impact on Islamic discourse. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani’s life and work embody a profound commitment to Islamic scholarship, guiding seekers of knowledge worldwide.