Disability & Fasting inshaAllah
Salam, I just typed a long message and it got deleted, so I’ll try to keep this short. My first Ramadan as a new revert, is anyone else diagnosed with POTS/ EDS/ disautonomia who fasts? This is a very scary disability so fasting is terrifying to me but I want to please Allah and at least try. I know I should eat a protein rich / electrolytes for suhor but any advice other than that? Sending love to all
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Salam, dear Chelsey. First of all, may Allah bless you for your sincere intention to fast! That alone is already so valuable. ❤️
I understand that fasting with your condition can be scary, but remember, Allah does not want hardship for us. He says in the Qur’an: “Whoever is ill or on a journey, let them fast another time” (2:185). If fasting harms you, you are not obligated to do it, and feeding someone in need as fidya is just as rewarding.
If you want to try, hydration and electrolytes before suhoor and after iftar are key. But listen to your body, and don’t feel guilty, Allah knows your struggle, and His mercy is greater than anything...
I pray that this Ramadan brings you peace and ease. You are not alone!❤️