Had sexual intercourse whilst fasting, and died before making expiation

Reference: Fataawa Ramadhaan v2 p617 no.615
Fataawa as-Siyaam libni Jibreen p70

Question: If a man had sexual intercourse with his wife during the day in Ramadhaan and died before he could make expiation, is he thus relieved of making expiation?

Response: If a man had sexual intercourse during the day in Ramadhaan, we obligate upon him to make expiation. However, if he died before doing this (making the expiation), then he is not relieved from it but, rather, it must be made [on his behalf] by taking from [what he has of] his wealth.


Translation originally published on 15 December, 2000.

Graduate of the Islaamic University of Madeenah, having completed the Arabic Language programme at the Institute of Arabic Language before progressing to the Faculty of Sharee'ah, from which he graduated in 2004.

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