Is it permissible for a fasting person to kiss his wife?
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The questioner : The questioner asks: Is it permissible for a fasting person to kiss his wife until he desires intercourse, and he is in Ramadan?
The Shaykh : What?
The questioner : Is it permissible for a fasting person to kiss his wife and caress her in the bed while he is in Ramadan?
The Shaykh : Yes, it is permissible for a fasting person to kiss his wife and caress her while fasting, whether in Ramadan or outside of Ramadan. However, if he ejaculates as a result, his fast becomes invalid. If this happens during the day in Ramadan, he is required to abstain for the rest of the day, meaning he must continue fasting for the remainder of the day, and he is required to make up that day. If it happens outside of Ramadan, his fast is invalid, and he is not required to abstain. However, if his fast was obligatory, he is required to make up that day. If his fast was voluntary, there is no blame on him.
The Shaykh : What?
The questioner : Is it permissible for a fasting person to kiss his wife and caress her in the bed while he is in Ramadan?
The Shaykh : Yes, it is permissible for a fasting person to kiss his wife and caress her while fasting, whether in Ramadan or outside of Ramadan. However, if he ejaculates as a result, his fast becomes invalid. If this happens during the day in Ramadan, he is required to abstain for the rest of the day, meaning he must continue fasting for the remainder of the day, and he is required to make up that day. If it happens outside of Ramadan, his fast is invalid, and he is not required to abstain. However, if his fast was obligatory, he is required to make up that day. If his fast was voluntary, there is no blame on him.
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، لقاء[29 من 93]هل يجوز للصائم أن يقبل زوجته؟!! الشيخ ابن عثيمين - مشروع كبار العلماء — youtube.com
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