Fasting during the holy month of Ramzan is considered one of the five pillars of Islam. During fasting, it is forbidden to take anything inside. But recently a statement by a Maulana has sparked a debate on social media. He claimed, Is it haram to take oxygen during fasting? This video of Maulana is going viral on social media.
In the viral video, Maulana says it is haram to use oxygen during fasting for the treatment of patients who keep fast. “If the patient gets oxygen during the fast, his fast will be void because while applying oxygen, there is a need for medicine in it, which will go into your lungs along with the oxygen. This statement of Maulana has started a heated debate on social media.
There is a need to take religion and modern science together. The basic purpose of fasting is self-restraint and devotion, but it does not mean that a person should play with their health. This kind of irresponsible advice, which is being given in the video, can prove to be dangerous for many people who follow the advice given in these videos. It would be right to remove such videos from every platform of social media platform immediately.
After this statement of Maulana, sharp reactions from people came on social media. Many people called it impractical and against science. Some people said that oxygen is naturally present in the air, so how can it be considered prohibited in fasting? At the same time, some religious scholars criticized Maulana’s statement. Some supported the point, while others said that it is a wrong interpretation of Islamic law.
Some prominent Islamic scholars clarified the matter and said that taking oxygen does not affect the fast, as it is not a part of food or nutrition. At the same time, some clerics also said that if a person is sick and needs oxygen, then Islam allows him to skip the fast and keep the qaza fast later.
