The Ruling on Delaying Making Up Fasts from Ramadan

Question:
Shaykh Salih, this questioner says: What are the consequences for the one who delays making up the fasts of Ramadan?

Answer:
If he has made up the fasts of Ramadan, we are lenient in allowing him to delay them until there is no time left before the coming Ramadan except for the number of days he owes. In that case, it is obligatory for him to fast before the new month arrives. Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) said: "I used to have days to make up from Ramadan, and I would not make them up until Sha'ban, because of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him)." So it is permissible to delay making up the fasts for an excuse until there is no time left before the new Ramadan except for the number of days he owes from the previous Ramadan. At that point, it is obligatory for him to make them up so that his conscience is clear of them and he is prepared to welcome the new month. Yes.