Fever on Tisha B'Av
Question
My wife has a fever and nausea, does she need to fast?
Answer
Shalom!
If her fever causes her to feel weak to the point that she needs to lie in bed, she should not fast.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, section Orach Chaim, chapter 554, paragraph
Comments
Have an additional question on this topic or need clarification? Leave your comment below. (Please note that the comment will not be published but will be sent directly to the answering Rabbi for review and a private response)
Become our patrners in supporting and spreading the Torah
Help us answer more questions faster and better
Join the mission