Fasting for one who died with Ramadan fasts still owed
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Question:
What is the ruling for a woman who passed away after having broken her fast for several days in Ramadan? Does she owe the fasts or not?
Answer:
If she died from her illness, she owes nothing. However, if she broke her fast due to illness, then recovered and was able to fast, but died before doing so, her guardian must complete the fasts on her behalf. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sahih Muslim 1147 Yes.
What is the ruling for a woman who passed away after having broken her fast for several days in Ramadan? Does she owe the fasts or not?
Answer:
If she died from her illness, she owes nothing. However, if she broke her fast due to illness, then recovered and was able to fast, but died before doing so, her guardian must complete the fasts on her behalf. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
'A'isha (Allah be pleased with her) reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying: If anyone dies in a state (that he had to complete) some fasts, his heir must fast on his behalf.
من مات وعليه صيام صام عنه وليه
Source
نور على الدرب 17-01-1439هـ ح2 — af.org.sa (4:56)
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