Mu' meneen Brothers and Sisters,

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WHEN WOMEN MISS THEIR FASTS IS IT PERMISABLE 4 THEM 2 EAT INFRONT OF OTHER MUSLIMS BUT NOT PURPOSELY 

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Answer:

Can women eat in front of Muslims during her menstruation in Ramadhan?

In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is no one (no idol, no person, no grave, no prophet, no imam, no dai, nobody!) worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad (saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers.

When the women is not fasting because of her menstruation or any other valid reason, she is permitted to eat and drink normally. But, it would be prudent and better if she abstains from eating and drinking in Ramadan in front of her brothers and sisters in faith, to respect their fasting. But if she eats or drinks, there is no harm and no sin.

Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allah’s Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength.

Your Brother in Islam,

Burhan