Q: A person was in Egypt at the end of Ramadan in the year 95 A.H. At this time, Egypt followed Kuwait in announcing the time of `Eid-ul-Fitr (the Festival of Breaking the Fast) one day before Saudi Arabia and Qatar. This day became a day of `Eid in Egypt. The inquirer is asking: Should they make up for this day? They also ask whether or not intravenous injections break Sawm (fast) when they have it?

A: Regarding the first question about people breaking their fast in Egypt based on the establishment of the `Eid following Kuwait, knowing that the inquirer was in Egypt at that time, it seems to us that there is no harm in this act [breaking fast for `Eid in Egypt] and that they do not have to make up for this day, for they followed the ruling of the country where they were present after being certain of the beginning of the month of Shawwal.As for intravenous injections and whether or not they break a person's fast, there are controversial opinions from the people of Knowledge in this regard; some of them are of the opinion that it breaks a person's fast, for it reaches the blood vessels, while others disagree with this opinion as it is not considered, in their opinion, to be eating or drinking. Hence, to be on guard against this controversy - to guarantee the validity of Sawm (Fast) - one should avoid taking them until the time of breaking a person's fast comes. Whereas, if a fasting person is obliged to take it during the day, there is no harm in this and his fast shall be valid. (Part No. 10; Page No. 127) May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.