fast

Malik was the next speaker who discussed Can patients with renal disease fast?

'I fast three times a year for a week, one of which is during Ramadan.

In Ramadan, after complete fasting, it is advisable to break the fast with one or two glasses of water, some natural foods like a few dates or fruits, and a soup to provide adequate hydration.

The Muslim month of Ramadan is here and over a billion Muslims around the world will fast in this month.

Most Muslims in the UAE fast during Ramadan (exceptions include pregnant women, elderly people, someone who is unwell) and yet go about their jobs with the same dedication.

Iftar usually occurs with families and friends, where the fast is often broken with dates.

In another Tradition Ummul Mu'mineen 'Aishah, Radi-Allahu anha, says, ' that the Holy Prophet (PBUH), would sometimes begin to fast continuously until we thought he would not stop fasting, and sometimes he used to stop fasting until we thought he would never fast.

He also clarifies some common myths that circulate due to lack of knowledge that diabetic and kidney patients with mild to moderate disease, those with cardiovascular issues as well as diabetics could keep fast in Ramadan without any trouble if they get prior consultation and education from their physicians.

People needs to understand that fast is not broken by undergoing lab test or checking blood sugar by pricking, having insulin or glucose injections even if they provide energy, getting medicines in the eyes and ears while those breaking the fast as the advice from doctors would not have to offer 'Kafara' as they would only be required to keep fast when they feel themselves healthy and fit again.

'People need to understand that fast is not broken by undergoing lab test or checking blood sugar by pricking, having insulin or glucose injections even if they provide energy, getting medicines in the eyes and ears; while those who break the fast on the advice of doctors would not have to offer Kaffara as they would only be required to keep fast when they feel themselves healthy and fit again,' these observations were documented by national and international experts and consultant diabetologists at the 5th International Diabetes and Ramazan Conference, organised jointly by Baqai Institute of Diabetology and Endocrinology (BIDE), Karachi and Ramazan Study Group in collaboration with Diabetes and Ramazan (DAR) International Alliance at the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan.