What is the expiation for a wife whose husband has intercourse with her without her consent?
There is a difference of opinion in the matter. If the wife was pressured into intercourse, or committed the act out of forgetfulness, or did not possess the knowledge that […]
Is expiation for having sexual intercourse during the daytime in Ramadan required for the husband and wife, or is it only required for the husband?
The husband must make up the day and offer expiation; this is by agreement of the four main schools of thought. The majority opinion also states that the wife should […]
Is the requirement of expiation due to intercourse in Ramadan lifted for whomever is unable to offer it?
If one is unable to feed poor Muslim people, scholars have differed: First opinion: Requirement of expiation is not lifted and remains pending for him. This is the opinion of […]
Is expiation based on the order stated in the above hadith of the Prophet (pbuh) to the companion?
Expiation due to spousal sexual intercourse during the daytime in Ramadan is based on the order stated in the hadith. Thus, one does not entertain the option of fasting two […]
What is the expiation for spouses who have intercourse during the daytime in Ramadan due to desire that stemmed from both of them?
They must repent, seek forgiveness from Allah, and be regretful. They must also make up this day. They must offer an expiation. Expiation would be:Freeing a believing slave, and if […]
Would a man’s fast be broken if he kisses his wife and her saliva mixes with his?
He must not swallow her saliva in order to maintain his fast. He should also avoid passionate kissing that would arouse him sexually to prevent the discharge of semen/mani which […]
What is the expiation if one or both spouses discharge mani as a result of sexual arousal?
If one or both spouses discharge mani, the fast should be continued out of guilt and respect and the day should be made up later. However, no expiation is needed […]
If a husband fondles his wife and ejaculates semen/mani as a result, but she doesn’t release any discharge, would that break her fast?
That does not break her fast or invalidate it unless she also becomes aroused and discharges fluid.
Is it permissible for a husband to kiss his wife while fasting? And is foreplay permissible between spouses while fasting?
Imam al-Nawawi says, “It is disliked for one to kiss his spouse if it results in sexual arousal and not disliked otherwise, and there is no difference between the young […]
If the fasting of one who enters the day’s fast in a state of janabah is valid, how is the following hadith explained and does it pose a difference of opinion in the matter?
“Whoever wakes up in janabah, there is no fasting for him.” [Bukhari] This refers to the one who wakes up in a state of janabah due to intercourse and continues […]
If one is in a state of janabah and does not perform ghusl before fajr time has entered, is his/her fasting valid?
Yes, it is valid. Evidence for this is the narration of the Mother of the Believers, A’isha (ra), stating that the Prophet (pbuh) was at times in a state of […]
Would quarreling or using obscene language during fasting invalidate one’s fast?
It does not necessarily invalidate the fast; it nullifies its reward. The Muslim must observe self-control and refrain from the use of obscene language, slander, backbiting, and actions of the […]
