No, crying itself does not break your Roza (fast).
Several Islamic sources confirm that crying does not invalidate the fast, regardless of the reason for crying. This holds true even if the tears are copious. The act of crying, in and of itself, is not considered to be the intake of anything that would break the fast.
However, there is a subtle distinction. While the act of crying doesn't break the fast, intentionally swallowing a significant amount of your own tears could potentially break the fast, as tears contain water and other substances. This is a highly unlikely scenario, unless one consciously tries to swallow a large quantity of tears.
Here's a summary of key points based on the provided references:
- Crying does not invalidate the fast: Multiple sources explicitly state that crying, even during prayer or due to emotional distress, does not break the fast. IslamWeb, QuranOnline, Dompet Dhuafa, and others all confirm this.
- Swallowing tears in large quantities is a potential issue: While unlikely in normal circumstances, deliberately or unintentionally ingesting a large volume of tears could be considered breaking the fast due to the presence of water and other substances in tears. Islam Stack Exchange touches on this point.
- Emotional release during Ramadan is normal: Many sources discuss the emotional intensity experienced during Ramadan and state that crying is a normal response to spiritual reflection, prayer, or other feelings. r/ramadan highlights this aspect.
In conclusion, the simple act of crying will not break your Roza. However, the conscious consumption of a large amount of tears might potentially invalidate the fast.
