Law Using Inhaler Asma During Fasting According To Ulama

Flu illustration. (Freepic)

YOGYAKARTA - Inhaler is a small medical device that is commonly used when sick by breathing it through the nostrils. However, in the month of Ramadan, some Muslims questioned whether the law of using asthma during fasting?

In medical, this tool is also known as common cold, which is a disease caused by the virus and is difficult to treat. In fact, a person's body may suddenly become feverish and runny nose and stuffy nose that makes a person's body uncomfortable, especially when fasting. In addition, there are also diseases that interfere with the respiratory system, such as asthma.

As we understand, a sick condition will interfere with a person's fasting, especially in the month of Ramadan. Because, someone who fasts can only take medication when suhoor and breaks the fast.

Medicines are produced from several forms of substances with many variations, such asiri and wind oil. At first glance, these two things cannot be equated like food and drinks. However, will fasting be canceled if you breathe air oil or oil?

Quoted from the NU Online page, inhaling clothes while fasting does not invalidate fasting. This is because my favorite tools are not classified as food or drink.

Regarding this, in Fathul Wahhab, Sheikh Zakarya al-Anshari explained:

"The power left until 'ain doesn't include the aroma or taste of something dhahir (not coming from inside the body) - into an open hole."

Furthermore, it is explained that 'ain that invalidates fasting has a varied form. When it comes to the nose and mouth, 'ain can be in the form of food, drink, medicine, or other objects that have the potential to enter the digestive cavity or breathing.

In addition, the aroma is not classified as 'ain' so it does not cancel the fast. This is in line with Sheikh Abdurrahman Ba'alawi's explanation in Buhyatul Mostarsyidin below:

"It is not considered to cancel the fasting of the inhaled aroma, such as the aroma ofCE or others, which feels like it reaches the throat even though it is intentional, because it does not include 'ain (objects that can break the fast)."

Thus, breathing air and wind oil do not break the fast. A person who has a history of respiratory system disorders or has a history of asthma during Ramadan is allowed to use airways to relieve symptoms of his illness.

Reporting from the WebMD page, the content of the substance in the meter is salbutamol sulfate with a small amount of liquid. Inhaler is classified into a special type of treatment for the respiratory system, not digestion. So that the fluid that enters the mouth through the throat will go directly into the lungs and not into the stomach.

If a Muslim suffers from the flu during Ramadan and uses fire, then his fast remains valid or not canceled. However, if a person does not have the need or has recovered from the flu and does not use fire, then its use is makhruh. Makhruh is something that should be avoided in order to get a reward.

Whereas in the Tanwirul Qulub written by Muhammad Amin Al Kurdi, it was reiterated that the use ofASH during fasting is considered chaotic, unless there is a special need such as its use to eliminate flu or overcome symptoms of asthma. However, if its use is not needed, then the law is maCRuh.

That's an explanation of the law of using asthma during fasting. Hopefully useful. Visit VOI.id to get other interesting information.