A man has two oaths for which expiation is established, and he has an amount of money sufficient to perform the lesser pilgrimage or for something necessary. Is it permissible for him to fast instead of paying?
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The questioner : Yes, in the case of a man for whom two expiations for oaths are established, and he has an amount of money that is sufficient for the lesser pilgrimage or for something necessary, meaning?
The Shaykh : The lesser pilgrimage is not necessary; the expiation is necessary.
The questioner : It is necessary. Well, if he fasts in this situation, is that sufficient?
The Shaykh : What did he say?
The questioner : If he fasts instead of paying.
The Shaykh : As long as he has money, my brother, how can he fast?!
The questioner : He has money, but he tells you he needs it. However, he must pay the money.
The Shaykh: Yes.
The questioner: Yes.
The Shaykh : The lesser pilgrimage is not necessary; the expiation is necessary.
The questioner : It is necessary. Well, if he fasts in this situation, is that sufficient?
The Shaykh : What did he say?
The questioner : If he fasts instead of paying.
The Shaykh : As long as he has money, my brother, how can he fast?!
The questioner : He has money, but he tells you he needs it. However, he must pay the money.
The Shaykh: Yes.
The questioner: Yes.
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