2. The intention should be to fast from
fair (a little before dawn breaks) till Maghrib (a little after sunset).

Thus, fasting will cover the entire period
of the day, beginning at dawn till the redness of the dusk disappears in the
east. During this time one should abstain from eating, drinking and all other
acts which break fasting.

3. The end of the day comes a little after
sunset. Sunset is not determined by the mere disappearance of the sun's orb,
but the disappearance of the redness of the dusk in the east.

ACTIONS WHICH MAKE THE FAST
INVALID

1. Eating or drinking anything in any
quantity.

2. Sexual intercourse.

3. Any sexual activity that leads to
ejaculation.

4. Attributing a lie to Allah, the Holy
Prophet or the Imams (peace be upon them).

5. Allowing
heavy dust or thick smoke (including tobacco) reach one's throat.

6. Submerging one's entire head in water.

7. Remaining in need of obligatory bathing
for janabah,* haydh (menstruation) or nifas* up to the time of the morning adhan.

8. Taking a liquid enema.

9. Intentional vomiting.

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* The state resulting from sexual intercourse with or without
ejaculation. or seminal discharge while awake or asleep.

*
Bleeding that occurs after
childbirth or abortion.