Soviet Taoistan wrote:
I generally have to agree with you. Not very fond of any sort of religious law since authority often becomes equated with the divine. There are wonderfully liberal interpretations of Halakha, Biblical law, and Sharia but the liberal authorities rarely seem to be the ones in power. It would be nice if an Italian imam or ulama would tell these guys they don't have to destroy themselves.
Not really a liberal interpretation of the Koran I think. They can drink water if they must. If they do they should make an effort to fast on another day of their own choosing to make up for it.
Pregnant women do this all the time!