If a man or woman breaks his/her fast in Ramadan due to a valid excuse – such as travel, illness, or menstruation, and later, outside of Ramadan, has spousal intercourse during the day when he/she was making up the Ramadan fast, is expiation required?
Whoever has spousal intercourse intentionally while making up a Ramadan fast:Must make up the day.Does not have to offer expiation; this is by agreement of the four main schools of […]
What is the ruling for spouses who have intercourse during the day in Ramadan while traveling?
If they are traveling then they do not have to offer expiation. If a husband and wife are traveling, they are allowed to have intercourse, just as they are both […]
Does the expiation for intercourse during the daytime in Ramadan have to be offered immediately, or can one take his time in offering it?
Expiation is an immediate obligation and it is not permissible to delay it except with a valid excuse.One who is required to offer expiation due to intercourse should be cautious […]
What is the ruling for one who repeats intercourse in Ramadan?
Whoever repeats intercourse in the same day, one expiation will be sufficient for him; this is without any disagreement amongst the scholars. This is because he invalidated his day’s fast […]
What is the ruling for a man who has intercourse with his wife during the daytime in Ramadan out of forgetfulness?
The man does not have to offer expiation if intercourse happens out of forgetfulness. This is the opinion of the majority from the Hanafi’s, Maaliki’s, Shafa’is, and a report by […]
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 […]
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 […]
Is the reward for feeding those who are fasting specific to the poor, or is it general and inclusive to family and friends?
‘Fasting person’ in the above hadith refers both to those who are poor and otherwise. The reward is granted for the feeding of any fasting person. However, it is better […]
