Is my fast for today (Ramadan) going to be invalid most likely?

Question

Hello! Well, this morning I had set a timer but I did not awake due to not hearing the alarm, it was 6:23 and the azaan for fajr goes off at 6 but I did not hear it as my computer was off. When I saw the sky it was black out and so I was wondering if I could take my medications or not; so I asked my mom and she thought yes so I went ahead and took it. But then I was wondering is fast from fajr to maghrib? I am so scared as i am the only muslim out here in the middle of nowhere. knowing when to start and finish is so difficult for me. i cried all last night out of sadness. I used Chapter 2: You may eat and drink until the white thread of light becomes distinguishable from the dark thread of night at dawn. Then, you shall fast until sunset..... (as my guide to distinguish when to start fasting) i took my medicine and then I prayed fajr. Was this wrong?

Answer 1

i was under the impression,by talking to muslims that you could take medications,and some people who are ill with diabetes don't even have to fast.

also pregnant women and children don't have to fast either, i don't really understand the full significance of fasting,but i am sure that medication would be fine to take.

Answer 2

Dear questioner,

Firstly, as-salam-o alikum (peace to you).  Secondly, I hope this answer helps you, Allah willing.  As you know, Islam is really simple :)   and my simple answer to you is this:  I'm sure you remember the saying of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) - One's actions are judged according to one's intentions.  So you did NOT intend to miss the Fajr (early morning) prayer, and you DID intend to get up before Fajr and take your medication.  Plus you did your best by seeking advice from your mother as well as seeking guidance from the Holy Quran as you mentioned above.  Remember, the Almighty Allah looks at your intention and whether you wanted to do the right thing.  

From your explanation it's clear to me that you tried your best.  So ask Allah to forgive any unintended shortcomings and seek his help to wake up on time and accept your fasting.

(Tip: I use the alarm feature in my cell phone to wake up - this may be another tool to help get up on time).

Allow me to share some of my experiences with you.  I went through experiences similar to yours in terms of being a Muslim in the middle of nowhere.  So what did I do: I called/spoke with friends and relatives about how they kept track of fast timings, prayer timings, Eid, etc.  Some gave me the link to islamicfinder.com where you can get prayer timings, locate any nearby mosques/islamic centers/associations by typing in your zip code.  Others told me about the Athan (Azan) software (sounds like you already have that on your computer), and still others told me about the Muslim student association at a nearby school.  Through this association I met other Muslims who worked/studied/lived nearby and so thanks to Allah I was able to meet a sizable Muslim community as well as we started praying the Friday prayer in a small congregation on my school campus.

So I hope that this not-so-brief answer gives you some comfort and helpful tips.  Best wishes for the rest of Ramadan, and PLEASE remember me, my parents and my family in your duas (supplications).

Salam (peace) to you.

Answer 3

NO.

You weren't wrong because you didn't break your fast.

This time, the 9th month known as Ramadan was taken from a word that means "shortness of rations" not starving myself out of religious piety.

Gabriel's disclosure to the Prophet Muhammad for fasting (sawm), gave no inclusion for medications and so this is covered under your your necessity to be self-accountable, charitable, and prayerful.

You'll be ok.

Peace be with you.

Answer 4

You are talking about medicine, which means you are ill,  you don't have to fast while you are ill, specially if it affects you health.

1- that day is not valid  for you and you have to fast it after ramadan, and it is not a big deal, it happens to many of us, so you don't worry because you didn't know, and don't blame yourself.

2- if it happen again, and you wake up after Fajr, and you need to take your medication, you have to take it. and don't fast that day, this is what God tells us in sura AL-bakra  aya 184, (2:184)

Answer 5

It is so easy these days, just use this websit

www.islamicfinder.com

find the exact time for prayers in ur local city and in everyspot in this world. I promise u gonna enjoy it.