One of the most frequently asked questions during Ramadan concerns individuals who are traveling and fasting. According to our religion, individuals who are traveling may choose not to fast. Regarding this, it is stated in the Holy Quran: “...And whoever among you is ill or on a journey, then [he must fast] an equal number of other days...” (Al-Baqarah, 184). Thus, a person who is traveling may not fast. However, on the condition that they make up for it later.
Modern.az reports that these words were stated by Ceyhun Məmmədov, a member of the Milli Majlis Committee on Public Associations and Religious Organizations.
"In the hadiths of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), it is also not recommended for those embarking on a journey to fast. One hadith states: “While on a journey, the Prophet (PBUH) saw his companions gathered around a man who had become exhausted and asked them: ‘What happened?’” They replied: ‘This man is fasting.’ The Prophet said: “Fasting during travel is not a good deed.”
The deputy reminded that, as is known, traveling from one region to another and fasting during travel was very difficult for people of that era:
"Because modern means of transport did not exist at that time. Now, people can cover hundreds of kilometers in a few hours by plane.
Thus, we once again conclude that not fasting during travel is a grace and favor from Allah to His servant, and people who are traveling may choose not to fast. However, there is no prohibition against someone fasting while traveling.
If someone believes that making up for the missed fasts later will be difficult, they may continue their fast. Especially in an era where modern means of transport have developed. As for the permissible travel distance to break the fast, some scholars state it is 22 kilometers, some 45, and others 90 kilometers. May Allah accept all prayers and fasts!" , - noted C. Məmmədov.
