Expiation for a Vow When Fasting Is Impossible

Question:
The questioner says: I am from Riyadh. I am married, and I vowed to fast two consecutive months if a certain matter came to pass, and it did come to pass, praise be to Allah. I am able to fast the two months, but the problem is that my husband demands his marital rights during the day, especially since the period may extend to three months due to a legal excuse on my part. If I pay the expiation for an oath, will that suffice for the vow? What is the ruling?

Answer:
No, no, it does not suffice. It is obligatory to fast two consecutive months. Your husband has no right to prevent you from performing an obligatory duty. Yes, he has the right to prevent you from voluntary fasting, but as for obligatory fasting, he has no right to prevent you. If the time becomes tight and nothing remains but fasting, he has no right to prevent you. However, if the time for fasting is ample, you may postpone it to another time, postponing it until a time when you are able to fast two consecutive months. Yes.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you.