Smelling Vicks whilst fasting
Question
(Fatwa:#013)
I understand that using nose drops will break my fast, what if I apply some Vicks to my nose and inhale it?
Answer
Muhtaram
السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته
حامدا و مصليا و مسلما
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
We have received your query with regards to Vicks, our response is as follows:
The fast will not break if a person applies Vicks to one’s body and smells it. 1 The reason is because Vicks is a substance which does not have a discernible body, its ruling will be similar to that of inhaling a fragrance i.e. the fast will not break.
And Allah Ta’ala knows best
Muhammad Irshad Motara
13th Ramadan 1441
7th May 2020
رد المحتار : ج 2-ص395-سعيد
تحفة الفقه-كتاب الصوم-ص24
فتاوى دار العلوم زكريا: ص 274-ج 3
