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Atonement (Kaffārah) of Ramadan Fast and its Rulings - Al-Shia The Scientific and Cultural Website of Shia belief Atonement (Kaffārah) of Ramadan Fast and its Rulings 2025-03-16 788 Views Ramadan fast , Kaffārah of fast , Atonement Introduction Fasting during the month of Ramadan is a fundamental act of worship in Islam, carrying both spiritual and legal significance. Fasting is a personal obligation upon every mature and capable Muslim.

However, in situations when the fasting is invalidated, Islam prescribes kaffārah (atonement) as a means of expiation, ensuring that the sanctity of the fast is upheld and that the individual fulfills their religious duty in a manner that aligns with divine guidance.

Contents Introduction Situations When Qada and Kaffārah Obligatory Types of Kaffārah of Fast Conditions for Kaffārah Fast When to Observe Kaffārah References Kaffārah serves as both a corrective measure and a reminder of the seriousness of breaking the fast without a valid excuse.

The rulings concerning atonement vary depending on the nature of the violation, with prescribed methods including fasting for an extended period, feeding the poor, or freeing a slave, as detailed in Islamic jurisprudence. This research focuses on the rulings of Kaffārah of breaking a fast based on the religious verdicts (Fatawa) of Sayyid Sistani (May his authority be prolonged).

Situations When Qada and Kaffārah Obligatory If a fast-observer invalidates a fast during the month of Ramadan by eating, drinking, having sexual intercourse, masturbating, or remaining in the state of janābah until the time of Ṣubḥ prayers, if he did one of these things intentionally and voluntarily – and he was not compelled and forced to – then, as well as Qaḍāʾ, kaffārah also becomes obligatory on him [i.e. he must keep a fast after Ramadan and also give recompense].

As for someone who invalidates a fast by means other than those mentioned, the recommended precaution is that in addition to qaḍāʾ, he should also give kaffārah [1] . If a fast-observer intentionally attributes a lie to Allah, Prophet Muḥammad (PBUHH), [or the Twelve Imams (PBUT)], it is not obligatory on him to give kaffārah. However, the recommended precaution is that he should give kaffārah [2] .

If on several occasions on a day of the month of Ramadan, a person eats, drinks, has sexual intercourse, or masturbates, then giving one kaffārah is sufficient for all of them.