Does smoking break my fast?
Answered by Sh. Mustafa Umar1 min read
Short answer
Yes, intentionally inhaling smoke will break your fast since it has a visible body and enters through your mouth.
Related questions
Can I use toothpaste while fasting?
Using toothpaste will not break your fast, but it is better to use flavorless toothpaste.
When do I have to make up my missed Ramadan fasts by? What if I cannot complete them in time?
You must make up your missed fasts before the upcoming Ramadan. If you are unable to do so, then you just make up those fasts after Ramadan is over, and try not to delay again so this doesn’t happen again the following Ramadan.
How do I perform Iʿtikāf (seclusion)?
You stay in the prayer area of a mosque and do not leave unless there is some need.
Which days should I fast besides Ramadan? Which days should I not fast?
It is recommended to fast six days of Shawwāl, to fast three days (preferably the 13th, 14th, and 15th) of any given month (of the lunar calendar), to fast every Monday or Thursday (or both), to fast on the 10th of Muḥarram (known as the day of ʿĀshūrā’), and to fast on the first nine days of Dhul Ḥijjah (with the 9th being more emphasized). Do not fast on the day of Eid al-Fiṭr, Eid al-Aḍḥā, and on the 11th, 12th, and 13th of Dhul Ḥijjah. Also, do not fast every day with the intention to continue throughout your life or to fast for two days straight without breaking the fast in between.