A Muslim traveling by plane from Riyadh to Cairo in Ramadan

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Q 1: If a Muslim is flying from Riyadh to Cairo during Ramadan, is it permissible for them to break their Sawm (fast)?

A: Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He) allows His slaves to break their Sawm while traveling in order to make things easy for them and to spare them any hardship. Allah loves that His servants take advantage of His concessions, just as He abhors that they commit His Prohibitions. Anyone traveling to Cairo for example, during the month of Ramadan is permitted to break their Sawm. However, if they prefer to fast, their Sawm will be valid.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.