My father passed away and did not fast the month of Ramadan due to illness
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The second question of the fatwa number ( 21488 )
Q2: My father passed away without fasting the month of Ramadan due to illness. Should I fast on his behalf or feed people on his behalf? Which is better?
A2: If your father was able to make up the fasts but did not, there is no harm in your fasting on his behalf; based on the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him):Riyad as-Salihin 1858 Agreed upon by al-Bukhari and Muslim from the hadith of 'A'ishah (may Allah be pleased with her). And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Q2: My father passed away without fasting the month of Ramadan due to illness. Should I fast on his behalf or feed people on his behalf? Which is better?
A2: If your father was able to make up the fasts but did not, there is no harm in your fasting on his behalf; based on the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him):
If a person dies without observing Saum (fasts), his Wali should make it up on his behalf.
من مات وعليه صوم صام عنه وليه
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www.alifta.gov.sa
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