Does taking time-release caffeine capsules invalidate the fast?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
It is not permissible to take the capsule while fasting because it is food that invalidates the fast. However, taking it outside of fasting hours is permissible, even if the body benefits from it during the day. It is similar to the food a fasting person eats at , which continues to be digested and benefited from throughout the day.
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