Alhaja Faints On The Roadside, Rejects Malt Drink, Says “I’m Fasting, I Can’t Drink, Eat During Ramadan”
“In such situations Madan Islam clearly states that you break your fast. Please drink malt and even add pounded yam and egusi soup. The Lord is your strength” Muhammad Shaban said
A Muslim woman, Alhaja, sparked a conversation as she fainted on the roadside while refusing to drink malt from a stranger, claiming she couldn’t consume anything while fasting during Ramadan.
This incident was captured in a video captioned: “She did not drink malt because she is fasting.”
Alhaja faints on roadside, rejects malt drink, cites Ramadan fast.
Several videos were shared on social media by a bystander who happened to be present during the incident.
“My Muslim Customer was Caught Drinking Garri Like A Thief Yesterday,Kudos To Those Taking This Fasting Serious, May Allah Bless You Inshallah” Ogonna Tallest commented.
According to one of the videos attached, Alhaja fainted while walking on the road. Passersby immediately attended to her, waking her up by sprinkling water on her face and performing other medical procedures.
To stabilize her and prevent further unconsciousness, she was offered a malt drink, but Alhaja refused despite pleas from the bystanders.
She persisted in refusing the drink for several hours, despite additional pleas from numerous people, insisting she wouldn’t break her Ramadan fast.
The actions of Alhaja garnered attention on social media, with many people sharing their thoughts in the comment section of the post.
