What must a woman, newly converted to Islam, who suffers from health problems (gallbladder removal, severe acidity, and general weakness) and has a job that requires great effort, do if she is unable to fast Ramadan under these circumstances, knowing that she will try?
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A woman is permitted to break her fast in Ramadan if she is ill and fasting would harm her, based on the statement of a trustworthy doctor or on experience. She must make up the days she missed. As for breaking the fast due to work, its ruling has been explained previously.
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