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What did you have before the fast? If you had too much or too little then that's why
Original post by emerald7770
What did you have before the fast? If you had too much or too little then that's why


Not too much- I don't feel hungry when I'm breaking my fast just eat a few tablespoons of soup and like a couple samosas
Original post by salma123angel
Not too much- I don't feel hungry when I'm breaking my fast just eat a few tablespoons of soup and like a couple samosas

sleepppppppppppppppppppp
Reply 4
are you allowed to drink energy drinks?
Original post by lulno
are you allowed to drink energy drinks?


We can't eat or drink ANYTHING, not even water or energy drinks till sunset
Reply 6
sleep for a while and then try to study
For the last time, this has been asked too many times on this forum, and it is in the wrong section. Firstly, there are other threads which discuss the same issue. Secondly, if u can't concentrate while fasting, then just do one of the things. Either fast or study. If u don't want to do that, then u just have to live on.
Original post by salma123angel
Not too much- I don't feel hungry when I'm breaking my fast just eat a few tablespoons of soup and like a couple samosas


Are you eating enough? It doesn't sound much
On top of the tiredness from breaking sleep it won't help if you don't have enough intake to give you the energy to get through the day
Reply 9
Original post by haseeb_jarral786
We can't eat or drink ANYTHING, not even water or energy drinks till sunset


I guess the best you can do is get some fresh air and splash water in your face then. Helps me sometimes when I need to study and I haven't slept in a day. I know it's not the exact same thing but it could help.
Original post by haseeb_jarral786
We can't eat or drink ANYTHING, not even water or energy drinks till sunset


I appreciate you can't have anything. It must be hard!
Are there any circumstances when you could have a drink?
For studies or illness for example?
Original post by salma123angel
anyone have tips for keeping my concentration whilst fasting in Ramadan?
I just can't seem to study for more than 10 mins and my exams are a LOT


omg we have the same name! (your name is Salma right?)
where are you from?
Original post by Sammylou40
I appreciate you can't have anything. It must be hard!
Are there any circumstances when you could have a drink?
For studies or illness for example?


There are many different circumstances...Islam isn't that harsh.
-Many people who have exams won't be fasting as that may affect them in exams.
-Elderly people so not need to fast.
-If you are ill you also do not need to.
-Plus many other reasons...
yeah like if you are pregnant or feel faint, then you dont have to fast either.

Original post by haseeb_jarral786
There are many different circumstances...Islam isn't that harsh.
-Many people who have exams won't be fasting as that may affect them in exams.
-Elderly people so not need to fast.
-If you are ill you also do not need to.
-Plus many other reasons...
Original post by haseeb_jarral786
There are many different circumstances...Islam isn't that harsh.
-Many people who have exams won't be fasting as that may affect them in exams.
-Elderly people so not need to fast.
-If you are ill you also do not need to.
-Plus many other reasons...

That sounds fair
So if op is struggling to study would he be allowed a snack for energy?
Original post by salma123angel
anyone have tips for keeping my concentration whilst fasting in Ramadan?
I just can't seem to study for more than 10 mins and my exams are a LOT


Do what Mo Farah did there was a marathon going during fasting time, so he didn't fast. He prepared for the marathon and did it the month after. Just make up for the days missed after the exams.
A couple of my friends aren't fasting on days they have exams in the afternoon, because they will have little energy. They said they will do it after.
I'm not muslim so I don't know if you're allowed to do this so check with other muslims but I think you're allowed
Original post by Sammylou40
That sounds fair
So if op is struggling to study would he be allowed a snack for energy?


You shouldn't really 'break' your fast. The fasts started before exams, so many people had the chance to see if they can fast and revise. If it does not suit them then they do not have to fast during Ramadan. They would just have to make up the ones they missed at some other time. Most people catch up in Winter as the days are shorter.
Original post by haseeb_jarral786
You shouldn't really 'break' your fast. The fasts started before exams, so many people had the chance to see if they can fast and revise. If it does not suit them then they do not have to fast during Ramadan. They would just have to make up the ones they missed at some other time. Most people catch up in Winter as the days are shorter.


That makes sense
Thanks for the info
Original post by Sammylou40
That makes sense
Thanks for the info


no worries :smile:
Original post by yesmynameis
omg we have the same name! (your name is Salma right?)
where are you from?


Hey girl! I love seeing people with my name, I'm from Somalia u?