Pregnant woman going into labour while fasting

Q:

1. If a pregnant woman is fasting in Ramadhaan and her water breaks, does this break her fast?

2. When a woman goes into labour in Ramadhaan, is she permitted to break her fast?

A:

1. No.

2. If she finds it unbearable and an experienced physician advises her to do so then she may do so.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

 

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)