Heart Diseases and Diabetes - Fasting
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Question
Hello, Are diseases such as heart disease and diabetes considered life-threatening? What is the law regarding fasting?
Answer
Hello,
It depends on the condition of the illness; sometimes it can be life-threatening.
Regarding fasting, even a sick person whose illness is not life-threatening should not fast.
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