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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Fasting, I’tekaf, Advent of Moon, Fitrah Some General Rules If any of the fast abolishers is performed forgetfully then the fast does not become void. If a fasting person forgetfully commits an act which invalidates fast and thinks that since fast has already become void , intentionally eats or drinks or commits any other act which invalidates fast, his fast will be void now.

If a fasting person is forced for example something is dropped forcibly down the throat or forcefully pushed in water and as a result complete head is immersed even then the fast does not become void.

But If the fasting person is compelled to break his fast by intimidation , like, given threat to have the meal else will be shot and the fasting person instead of having a bullet have meal by his own hand , then he did an absolutely right act and did not commit a sin, however, his fast will be void and later qadha shall be kept. Attention : If in the month of Ramadhan, one invalidates his fast without any reason then: His fast is void But it is not permissible to eat or drink till Maghrib.

Neither any other act is permitted which invalidates a fast. Expiation ( Kaffara ) For The Month Of Ramadhan The penalty to be paid for intentionally not fasting in the month of Ramadhan or invalidating a fast is called expiation (Kaffara) . QS # 1 : What is to be done in expiation? ANS : To free a slave Or To fast for 60 days of which 31 are necessary to be kept continuously . Or Feed sixty Momin (Believer) Poor fellows .

Attention : If the fast was invalidated with such a thing that is already prohibited for example by consuming alcohol or adultery , then all of the three expiations will become obligatory. QS # 2 : Such slaves do not exist today who are entitled as slaves in shariah ? ANS : This is right. Therefore only the other two options would be left to be exercised. QS # 3 : What is meant by feeding 60 Momin Poor fellows? ANS : After preparing meal, feed them to their fill .

Or Give each of them 750 grams of wheat or rice . NOTE : Giving money to these poor will not fulfill the task. If the money is to be given then they must be restricted to buy wheat etc. This has to be ensured that they will follow the instructions. QS # 4 : Is it necessary to complete the figure of 60 ? Giving 60 expiations to a single poor will do the needful? ANS : No it is necessary to complete the figure of 60. QS # 5 : When does expiation become obligatory?