Question
I am Muslim – is it okay for me to fast?
26 December 2022. Related: Adherence, All topics, Support.
Am a Muslim and we do fast for 30 days.
Can I fast when it is time to fast?
Answer
Hi there
People living with HIV can still take part in religious fasting although please check that your doctor knows about this.
If you have a serious illness linked to advanced HIV, then fasting might not be good. Your religion would recognise this and make an exception.
Also, it is important to still take your HIV meds during the fast. This is also allowed.
If you meds need to be taken with food, please change the time that you take them, so that you can still take them with food.
Thanks
Simon
Hi Nomi – please explain what you mean. There are no religious reasons that stop someone taking HIV meds when they are fasting.
I need to break my HIV