Ramadhaan & Fasting

Not fasting due to an Ulcers and IBS

Q: Ramadaan is here and I have a bit of a concern about my fasts. I can't keep fasts, the pain in my stomach is excruciating. I can't keep them out of Ramadaan as the same thing happens. Infact on a normal day if I skip a meal or don't eat when I'm hungry then I get that pain. I've been to two doctors and they are of the opinion that I have ulcers as well as IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). During the past Ramadaan I had to stop fasting as I was not responding to the ulcer medication and the pain was unbearable, I'm also told there is no cure for IBS. Am I allowed to not fast and pay for them instead?

Not fasting due to an Ulcer

Q: I have an ulcer and what happens is that if I do not eat than I get sever pains which is really bad times. The doctor advised me to eat quite often and not let my tummy go empty. I find it hard to disobey the command of Allah Ta'ala and I love fasting so much! Can I just carry on fasting?