The Children Making Up the Fasting of the Deceased
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Question:
Abu 'Abd al-Majid al-Suwaylih says: A person passed away with fasting from last Ramadan still owed on him. Do his sons make up the fast for him?
Answer:
Yes, it is recommended for them, and it is emphasized upon them, that they fast on his behalf. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sahih Muslim 1147 He made a vow, and his guardian fasted on his behalf. In another narration, it mentions fasting for one who died with fasting owed on him, in general terms, without mentioning a vow, and states that his guardian fasts on his behalf. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Abu 'Abd al-Majid al-Suwaylih says: A person passed away with fasting from last Ramadan still owed on him. Do his sons make up the fast for him?
Answer:
Yes, it is recommended for them, and it is emphasized upon them, that they fast on his behalf. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
If anyone dies in a state (that he had to complete) some fasts
من مات وعليه صيامThe presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
فتاوى على الهواء 28-08-1438هـ — af.org.sa (14:24)
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