Today is the first day of the month of Ramadan according to the “Hijri-Qamari” calendar. Although fasting is considered acceptable at most times according to the Muslim calendar in the Islamic world, the month of Ramadan is specifically designated for fasting.
Mubariz Rahimov, Imam of Pirallahi Mosque in Pirallahi district, stated in his declaration to Modern.az that intention is important in every act of worship. The intention itself should be "Qurbatan illallah", meaning to draw closer to Allah:
“Some people fast to lose weight. They do not know that the fast of Ramadan is an obligatory fast. This situation is not permissible in Sharia; it is even invalid. Firstly, it should be noted that if any impermissible act is done intentionally, the fast is broken. However, if you are careful and it happens unintentionally, the act of worship does not become invalid”.
The theologian noted that there are several situations that cause hesitation in society. Disagreement arises regarding how they affect the act of fasting:
"Questions arise regarding women's use of cosmetic products. I would like to note that women's use of face paints, as well as decorative items, does not break the fast. However, contact with lipstick on the teeth or tongue, tasting it, or swallowing it would invalidate the act of worship. This does not mean that a woman can unequivocally use it. This is a different topic”.
Mubariz Rahimov stated that the inhalation of any smoke into the p breaks the fast:
"Neither smoking cigarettes nor inhaling smoke while standing next to a smoker is permissible. Also, all other types of smoke, such as burning wood smoke, car engine smoke, etc., are not permissible. Caution is also required in places with steam or vapor. Dense steam can cause wetness in the throat. For this reason, it is not permissible. Furthermore, using such rooms even when washing is not acceptable".
