{"_id":"676ac4db631b2ecff5b5cb96","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Is there fidya for the one who tries to fast Yawm Arafah but breaks it due to illness?\\n\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"I have been exempted from fasting in the past for medical reasons. However, I am attempting to fast the day of Arafah anyway. If I cannot complete the fast and must break for my health, what will the ramifications be? Should I pay fidya? Even if it’s not required, would paying a fidya allow me to gain the rewards for these fasts outside Ramadan if I’m unable to fast myself?\\n\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"It becomes obligatory for you to break your fast, if you fear for your health. If you have already made the intention to fast the whole day, you will still gain the full reward, by the mercy and love of Allah ﷻ, insha’Allah. Our beloved Prophet ﷺ said in a Hadith: \"},{\"attributes\":{\"italic\":true},\"insert\":\"“Actions are by intentions.”\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\\nYou will find this principle reemphasized throughout the deen when it comes to any action. Whether it is an act of worship such as praying, fasting, etc. or even just going to work. The intention is so powerful in Islam, that you can potentially make every action, one of worship. For example going to work, may be viewed as a mundane , necessary task. But if we change our intention to be for the sake of Allah ﷻ, to make a halal income, provide for our families, contribute to society etc, then it becomes an act of worship that we will be rewarded for insha’Allah. Through this we are reminded of how many opportunities we have within even the basic daily tasks to connect with Allah ﷻ and seek His pleasure.\\n\\nFidya is not a dispensation for being unable to fast Day of Arafah, as it is not an obligatory fast. As discussed above, you will still be rewarded based on your intentions, insha’Allah.\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9fe20b76658b4c2327f5","tag":"Fasting: Sunnah","count":32},{"_id":"668da01a0b76658b4c232e31","tag":"Fidya","count":10}],"createdOn":"2024-12-24T14:27:39.677Z"}