{"_id":"681924b8e54cb463fb7c396b","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Would it be permissible to lie about whether or not you are fasting if your parents do not want you to fast?\\n\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Would it be permissible to lie about whether or not you are fasting? I am the only Muslim in my family and Alhamdulillah they are very kind towards my faith, but they become nervous around fasting. I have a health condition which makes it difficult to fast, and while I can fast occasionally my parents don’t want me to fast at all. In order to not worry them I don’t tell them when I fast and I lie and say I have eaten that day even though I haven’t. I am very careful when I fast and plan it as well as I can, but they still get worried. Today is the third time I’m fasting in my life and I am planning to fast 7 days this month for the month of rajab inshaAllah, but I don’t want to lie to my parents about this if it is impermissible.\\n\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"If fasting is within your physical capacity and doesn’t harm your health, it is permissible to continue as you’re doing, especially since you are planning and managing your condition carefully. However, it is important to be considerate of your parents' anxiety about your fasting. Islam places great emphasis on respecting and alleviating parents’ legitimate fears for their children’s safety. This is evident in rulings where parents may prevent a child from performing voluntary acts, such as Hajj or Umrah, due to concerns for their well-being.\\n\\nWhile your parents cannot prevent you from fasting if it does not harm your health, you should strive to ease their worries. I do not recommend lying to them about fasting. Honesty and transparency are always best. Instead, you can use vague or indirect language, such as saying, “I’m feeling fine,” or “Don’t worry, I’m taking care of myself.”\\n\\nOver time, it would be helpful to gradually educate them about the benefits of fasting and reassure them that Islam strictly forbids knowingly harming oneself. Acknowledge their concern, express appreciation for it, and let them know you are mindful of your health. Reassure them that you plan to break your fast immediately if you notice any signs of harm.\\n\\nThis approach balances your commitment to fasting with the need to maintain trust and harmony within your family. May Allah ease your path and grant you wisdom in navigating this matter.\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668da0010b76658b4c232b9d","tag":"Relationships: Parent and Child","count":111},{"_id":"668d9ff70b76658b4c232a7b","tag":"Worship: Sins","count":100},{"_id":"668d9fe20b76658b4c2327f5","tag":"Fasting: Sunnah","count":32},{"_id":"668d9fee0b76658b4c232963","tag":"Fasting: Other","count":26}],"createdOn":"2025-05-05T20:51:04.451Z"}