What is the ruling for a woman experiencing intense sexual desire who fears physical harm from fasting?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Fasting

Book 9 · Issue 5 · Bab 1

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Primary text

If a man has overwhelming sexual desire and fears his testicles might burst, he is permitted to break his fast. Regarding a young girl who begins menstruating before the age of fifteen and finds fasting difficult, she should break her fast and make up the days later, provided she fears harm from fasting.

Supporting text

The ruling for the young girl applies if she fears illness due to fasting; otherwise, she should not break her fast.