How does one fast while needing to relieve oneself?
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Fasting for the purpose of fulfilling needs is an innovation (bid'ah) with no basis. A Muslim should draw near to Allah through supererogatory acts (nawafil) solely seeking His reward, not for worldly aims. It has been reported that the prayer of the fasting person is answered at the time of breaking fast.
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