Dream - Every Muslim certainly knows clearly that fasting in Ramadan is obligatory. However, Islam can also provide leniency to those who have legitimate excuses. In Indonesia itself, towards the end of Ramadan fasting, there is usually a tradition of mudik or going back to the hometown. There are many people who choose to leave well in advance before Eid to return to their hometowns to avoid traffic jams.

This is important for Dream friends to know. Especially for those of you who are preparing to go on a journey during Eid al-Fitr. Here is an explanation about the fasting rules for travelers as summarized by Dream through various sources.

The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) gave his answer as stated in the following hadith: "From Aisha (ra), she said that Hamzah bin Amr al-Aslami once asked the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) about fasting while traveling. Then he answered, 'If you wish, then fast, and if you wish, then break it.' (Narrated by Muslim) The determination of fasting during Ramadan for travelers to break or continue their fast is adjusted according to their conditions. Because there are those whose conditions require them to break their fast and there are also conditions that do not allow you to break your fast."

The first rule of fasting is forbidden if you, friend Dream, suspect that there will be problems within yourself. Whether it is a body part or bodily function due to fasting. It may not be dangerous at the present time, but it can be dangerous in the future. Therefore, in this condition, you are obliged not to fast.

The following is the translation of the given 'Bahasa' text to 'English' while preserving any html tags: "The conditions for makruh (discouraged) are when the requirements for not fasting for travelers are met. The requirements are as follows: The journey taken is a journey that allows for qasar (shortened) prayer. The journey is permissible, not a journey for wrongdoing. The journey is conducted during the night before the dawn of Subuh (pre-dawn prayer) and passes the village boundary before Subuh arrives."

Through both opinions above, it tends to lean towards the first opinion which states that travelers are better off continuing to fast. However, with the condition that fasting does not harm oneself. But when fasting actually endangers oneself, then the most important thing is not to fast.