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When charitable fasting threatens your medical condition

I have been fasting and giving the meal money to food banks but my doctor says my blood sugar is getting dangerous and I don't know how to choose between health and charity.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Physical health requirements conflict with spiritual practices designed to increase empathy and charitable giving.

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“Where Are You with Islamic sadaqah jariyah — the ongoing gift?”

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