In the Name of Allāh,

the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful

Praise is due to Allāh, Lord of the worlds, may the blessings and peace be upon our master Muḥammad, the last of prophets, on his family, and all his companions.

Resolution No. 162 (11/17) Diabetes and Fasting of Ramadan

The Council of the International Islamic Fiqh Academy of the Organization of the Islamic Conference, holding its 17th session in Amman, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, on 28 Jumādā al-Ūlā – 2 Jumādā al-Ākhirah 1427h (24–28 June 2006), Having examined the research papers submitted to the Academy concerning

Diabetes and Fasting of Ramadan,

Having listened to the discussions on the subject,

Resolves

Postponement of the resolution on the subject for conducting further research and study and recommending the Islamic Organization for Medical Sciences in Kuwait to set a committee of physicians and Fuqaha to study diabetes and its relationship with Ramadan fasting.

Indeed, Allāh is the Giver of Success.