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Today's reminder is talking about the ten (10) Muslims whom fasting have been waived upon. 1. A child... 2. An insane person... Evidence for these is the saying of Rasoolullah (sallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam) “The Pen has been lifted from three (people): from the sleeper until he awakens, from the child until he reaches puberty and from the insane person until he comes to his senses -- or until he comes round.” Narrated by Abu Dawood (4403) 3. A sick person... 4. A traveler... Evidence for these is the saying of Allah (interpretation of the meaning): “and whoever is ill or on a journey, the same number [of days which one did not observe Sawm (fasts) must be made up] from other days” [al-Baqarah 2:185] 5. A person with severe/permanent ailment... 6. An old person... 7. A pregnant woman who fears harm to herself or the foetus... 8. A breastfeeding mother who fears harm to herself or the baby...  Evidence for these is the saying of Allah (interpretation of the meaning): “And as for