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IRSYAD FATWA KHAS RAMADHAN SIRI KE-180: HUKUM MENGGUNAKAN VICKS KETIKA BERPUASA
Does using a Vicks inhaler while fasting to relieve a blocked nose break the fast?
Short answer
Inhaling Vicks does not invalidate the fast, because only aroma or air enters the nasal cavity, not a tangible substance (ain).
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Irsyad al-Hukum Edisi Ramadhan
- Topic
- Fasting
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Inhaling Vicks does not invalidate the fast, because only aroma or air enters the nasal cavity, not a tangible substance (ain). It is permissible for health purposes such as relieving a blocked nose, but it should be used in moderation. If it is inhaled without any purpose, the act is disliked (makruh), since smelling fragrances while fasting is discouraged.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Perbuatan menghidu vicks adalah tidak membatalkan puasa kerana tidak ada suatu ain (jirim) yang masuk ke rongga hidung melainkan bau atau angin.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “IRSYAD FATWA KHAS RAMADHAN SIRI KE-180: HUKUM MENGGUNAKAN VICKS KETIKA BERPUASA”, 9 May 2021. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-hukum/edisi-ramadhan/4793-hukum-menggunakan-vicks-ketika-berpuasa. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-using-vicks-while-fasting/