Does Ramadan count toward the two consecutive months of fasting required as expiation?

The questioner : Honorable Shaykh, a man has an obligation to fast two consecutive months as expiation. He began fasting at the start of Sha'ban. Does Ramadan count as part of the second month, or is he required to fast the month of Shawwal?

The Shaykh : He is required to complete the fast by fasting Ramadan, because it is obligatory by the original law of the Shari'ah. Then, once he is finished, he begins completing the fast of the two months from the second day of Shawwal. Yes.