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Donating blood whilst fasting

 

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).

 

Shaykh Ibn Fowzaan

Fataawa Ramadhaan - Volume 2, Page 467, Fatwa No.405

 

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Published: 22 November 1999

 

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