If someone is traveling during Ramadan, they still have the obligation to fast, but Islamic teachings provide certain allowances and flexibility for travelers. Here’s how they can manage their fasting obligations:
1. Permission to Break the Fast:

• According to Islamic law, travelers are given the option to break their fast while they are on a journey. This is because travel can be physically demanding, and it may be difficult to observe the fast in the usual way.
• Qur’an Reference: In Surah Al-Baqarah (2:184-185), Allah permits fasting for a set period and allows travelers to skip fasting and make it up later when they return.
  • “And if any of you is ill or on a journey, then an equal number of other days…” (Qur’an 2:185)

2. Criteria for Being Considered a Traveler:

• To be eligible to break the fast, the journey must generally be long enough (usually around 48 miles or 77 km from the starting point) and involve difficulty (like fatigue, inconvenience, or the need for additional effort).
• The trip should be a legitimate journey, and this exemption does not apply for short, non-strenuous trips.

3. Making Up Missed Fasts:

• If someone breaks their fast while traveling, they must make up for those missed fasts once Ramadan is over or at a later date.
• They should keep track of the missed days to fast them later, either consecutively or spaced out.

4. How to Break the Fast While Traveling:

• If choosing to break the fast, travellers should aim to make up the fasts after Ramadan, ensuring they keep their obligations.

5. When to Fast During Travel:

• If the traveller feels no significant hardship, they may choose to continue fasting while traveling. If fasting does not interfere with their ability to function or makes the journey significantly harder, it is perfectly acceptable to continue.
• Many Muslims traveling for leisure or business may choose to fast if they are comfortable and not facing extreme physical strain.

6. Special Considerations:

• Air Travel: For long flights that span different time zones, travellers may adjust their fast times according to the time at the place of departure or arrival. They may also consult local scholars for specific guidance on timing.

7. Other Recommendations:

• Healthy Eating: When traveling, it’s important to focus on hydration during non-fasting hours, as well as eating balanced meals for Suhoor (pre-dawn meal) and If tar (meal after sunset).
• If in an unfamiliar place, try to arrange meals at appropriate times (before dawn and after sunset) to align with Ramadan requirements.

Conclusion:
Travelers are granted flexibility during Ramadan, with the option to break their fast while on a journey and make it up later. The decision to fast or break the fast depends on the difficulty of the journey, and the traveler should weigh their personal condition carefully. If unsure, consulting a local scholar or imam can provide personalized guidance.

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