Is it permissible to break the fast in Ramadan due to severe thirst and fatigue resulting from athletic exercises that might hinder a player's performance?
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Fasting is obligatory for every accountable and capable Muslim. Breaking the fast is not permissible except for a legitimate excuse, such as travel, illness, incapacity, menstruation, or postpartum bleeding. Exercise is not considered a valid excuse to break the fast, and it can be postponed until night. Fasting has many benefits for the soul and body, and it has been reported: "Fast, and you will be healthy."
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