The Ruling on Delaying the Making Up of Ramadan Fasts Without an Excuse
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Question:
Another message has arrived from a woman who says: When I was fourteen years old, I broke my fast for half a month during Ramadan. After that, I made up seven days, and then another Ramadan came, and I did not make up the rest due to my ignorance. Knowing that this was in the past, is it necessary to perform the expiation in addition to fasting?
Answer:
If the delay in making up the fasts was without any valid excuse, and was merely due to laziness and negligence, then the expiation is obligatory along with making up the fasts. However, if the delay in making up the fasts until after Ramadan was due to an excuse that continued with her until the new Ramadan entered, then she makes up the fasts after the new Ramadan, and no expiation is required of her. Yes.
Another message has arrived from a woman who says: When I was fourteen years old, I broke my fast for half a month during Ramadan. After that, I made up seven days, and then another Ramadan came, and I did not make up the rest due to my ignorance. Knowing that this was in the past, is it necessary to perform the expiation in addition to fasting?
Answer:
If the delay in making up the fasts was without any valid excuse, and was merely due to laziness and negligence, then the expiation is obligatory along with making up the fasts. However, if the delay in making up the fasts until after Ramadan was due to an excuse that continued with her until the new Ramadan entered, then she makes up the fasts after the new Ramadan, and no expiation is required of her. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/212 — archive.org (9:23)
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