Do pilots fast in Ramadan

Answer 1

Some Muslim pilits choose to fast during Ramadan, and this is their choice. Generally, they will fast depending on the sunrise/sunset timing wherever the aircraft is. However, any Muslim (pilot or otherwise) can choose not to fast when traveling (and also when ill). If this is the case, they must make up for the lost days, by substituting another day in its place. For example, during Ramadan a pilot chooses not to fast for 10 of the days due to his work schedule. Once Ramadan is over, he is still requires to "make up" those days, so he needs to fast for 10 other days throughout the year. This is listed in the Hadith 2:184 "Specific days (are designated for fasting); if one is ill or traveling, an equal number of other days may be substituted. Those who can fast, but with great difficulty, may substitute feeding one poor person for each day of breaking the fast. If one volunteers (more righteous works), it is better. But fasting is the best for you, if you only knew."