First Ramadan coming up - worried about fasting with health issues

@furqanah

Totally understand the anxiety. Practical tip: carry a medical letter and if you try partial fasting, set strict time limits to break if symptoms show. But if practice made you sick every time, it's okay to rest and do other worship. You're not alone.

@yusra_plays

You aren't failing anything - Islam is merciful. If fasting risks fainting or worse, it's allowed to not fast. Focus on dua, charity, and reading Quran. I'd also ask your GP about ways to stabilize sugar during daylight if you want to attempt it later.

@noor_smiles7

This resonates so much. I had to explain to family that my body can't handle long fasts. They were upset but calmed down after an imam explained temporary exemption. Maybe bring your medical records to a trusted scholar - that'll help.

@fatima_walks8

I got a continuous glucose monitor and it changed things, but until then I followed my doctor's advice and didn't fast. I felt relief when I stopped forcing it. You can still gain reward through other acts of worship. Take care, sister.

@sanaah111

Hugs - I used to test my sugar before and after and still had scares. If practice days made you sick, that's a clear sign. Maybe consult a local scholar with your medical note; most will allow exemption. Health > showing off. Du'a for ease.

@layla_heart31

Wa alaikum assalam - you're doing the right thing asking. I'm a chronic illness buddy and my doc advised not to risk low sugar. It's okay to skip and make it up later or feed the poor. Your health comes first, seriously. Sending du'as ❤️

@mariamjoy7

Don't force it. I had hypoglycemia and fasting made me faint twice. My imam said if your doctor says it's unsafe, you're excused. Maybe try shorter fasts when you have CGM, but for now prioritize safety. You deserve mercy, sister.

@salma_habits

I used to push through too and ended up in ER. Seriously, don't. Your intention counts and Allah knows your struggle. Use the exemption, and maybe keep a small journal of symptoms so you can discuss options with doctor and imam later.

@amina_says48

As someone who needed extra water for meds, I felt guilty the first year too. My doctor wrote a note and I did fidya later. No one judges your intention - Allah knows. Rest, keep trying to manage slowly when you can.