Question
A man had to go to the hospital in Ramadaan when he was fasting, and when he got to the hospital some blood was taken from him. Did this spoil his fast?
Answer
Praise be to Allaah, If the blood that was taken from him was considered to a small amount [as it is done in the case of blood sample for tests], then his fast is valid and he does not have to make up that day. If it was considered to be a large amount [as in the case of blood donation], then he should make up that day so as to avoid an area of scholarly dispute and so as to be on the safe side and be sure that he has fulfilled his obligation.
This article was culled from the publications of Deen Communication Limited