Salaams,
This year , Ramadhan has fallen on a very important study and exam period of mine as these exams will determine whether I get into University. Due to this, I haven't been fasting as having water improves my concentration whilst learning. I tried fasting and struggled to concentrate, got very tired and struggled to understand concepts.
It was my niyyah to fast this month, and every morning I make an intention to fast, but then break my fast saying it is hard for me to study.
I do taqleed of Ayotallah Sistani, who says break the fast when it is unbearable, and I find it unbearable to study without any water or energy.
I tried fasting at night but struggled a lot as Im not an evening person and have never been able to study in the evening.
I live in the UK where the fasts are 19 hours long, so it becomes very difficult for me.
Could you advise me on whether I should be paying kaffarah on this and what I should do?
Thank you