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What is the ruling on fasting during Ramadan for individuals recovering from an eating disorder? Is this considered an illness that exempts them from fasting, or are eating disorders not classified as a physical illness, thereby making fasting obligatory?
Zaid Alsalami

Bismihi ta'āla

Whatever the illness one may have, if they are able to observe all the requirements for fasting, and it not be detrimental to them, they must fast. 

And Allah knows best
As Ramadan approaches, I would like to know if I can fast with chronic cholecystitis and gallstone disease, especially since my doctor has advised gallbladder removal surgery. If fasting is not permitted, what are my compensatory options?
Zaid Alsalami

Bismihi ta'āla

You must follow what your specialist doctor advises. If they have said you are not allowed to fast, as it will make your situation more severe, and your health will deteriorate, then you must not fast.

If you know for a fact that you can fast, and you can manage your situation, like sleeping during most of the day, and taking your medication at night, and it wont harm you, then do so.

If you need to get the surgery done, then also pursue that as well. 

If you are not going to fast, then the compensation is to pay  'fidyah', which is 750grams of food to the poor, for each day.

And Allah knows best
Does taking prescribed medication in pill form twice daily affect the validity of my fast?
Zaid Alsalami

Bismihi ta'āla

Yes, it will invalidate your fast, so you must find alternative times to take them.

And Allah knows best
If I arrive at work before Fajr while fasting and can't pray due to a busy morning, can I perform my Fajr Qada prayer later with my Dhuhr and Asr prayers? Will my fast still be valid in that case?
Zaid Alsalami

Bismihi ta'āla

You would definitely have enough time in your busy morning, while being awake, to take a 2 minute break and fast. If your employer does not allow it, remove yoursel from this job.

It is a major sin to deliberately not pray, and all the blessings and positivity will be taken away and drained from you if you were to intentionally not pray and take it lightly.

And Allah knows best