Title: Eating at Dawn after Sexual Intercourse with Spouse... Question: I am a new Muslim in United States. This is the first time I am keeping fasts. I want to know do I have to take a shower before eating at dawn, if I have had sexual intercourse with my husband? AREMHS Answer: You do not need to bathe before eating at dawn. However, it is necessary to bathe for your morning prayers. One may, therefore, bathe before or after eating at dawn, as is convenient for the individual. Regards, Moiz Amjad November 21, 2001