Is it permissible for a fasting person to have physical contact with his wife, and if semen is emitted, does he break his fast?

The questioner : Yes. The Shaykh, in the live broadcast, in the month of Ramadan, if his desire overcomes him, does he break his fast, or is it without his choice so he does not break his fast?

The Shaykh : If he is fasting and is quick to ejaculate and has a strong desire, then physical contact will likely result in ejaculation without a doubt, mostly. So such a person must anticipate this; if he expects ejaculation, he should anticipate this matter, because Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) indicated this when she said: "He used to kiss while fasting and have physical contact while fasting. She said: And he was the most restrained of you regarding his desire."

The questioner : If it happens from that.

The Shaykh : If it happens, then if he knew from himself that it would happen, he intentionally broke his fast, so he must make up the fast along with the sin. And if he did not know that, but it happened, then he owes nothing.