He is unable to fast for the expiation of zihar because he cannot refrain from intercourse; does he switch to feeding the poor?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. Regarding the expiation of zihar, if a person is able to fast but cannot refrain from intercourse, does he switch to feeding the poor because he knows his own condition?
Answer:
This is a sick person, in the ruling of the one who is afflicted with strong desire and lust and is unable to fast. This is in the ruling of the sick person; he is required to feed the poor. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. Regarding the expiation of zihar, if a person is able to fast but cannot refrain from intercourse, does he switch to feeding the poor because he knows his own condition?
Answer:
This is a sick person, in the ruling of the one who is afflicted with strong desire and lust and is unable to fast. This is in the ruling of the sick person; he is required to feed the poor. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [2014 -2802] لا يستطيع الصيام في كفارة الظهار لأنه لا يصبر عن الجماع، فهل ينتقل للإطعام؟ — youtube.com
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