Do the things that invalidate the fast of Ramadan also invalidate the fast of a vow and voluntary fasting?
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Question:
The listener is Khadir Salim from the Northern Region. He sent a message containing some questions. In one of his questions, he asks: Do the things that invalidate the fast of Ramadan also apply to the fast of a vow, or voluntary fasting? Does one commit a sin if he breaks the fast of a vow, or voluntary fasting? And does he owe an expiation?
May Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
Yes, the things that invalidate the fast of Ramadan also invalidate the fast of a vow, the fast of expiation, and the voluntary fast, with the exception of one thing: it is permissible to begin a voluntary fast during the day, unlike the obligatory fast, which must begin from the breaking of the dawn. One must abstain before the dawn breaks. As for the voluntary fast, it is permissible to intend to fast from the time of the morning prayer, for example, if he has not consumed anything that breaks the fast, neither food nor anything else, then he may begin the voluntary fast during the day. This is because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) entered upon Aisha one day and said: They said: No. He said: meaning: the voluntary fast. In this regard, the voluntary fast differs from the obligatory fast.
As for the other invalidators, eating, drinking, and sexual intercourse, the voluntary fast, the fast of a vow, the fast of Ramadan, and the fast of expiation are all equal in this. They are all invalidated if one eats, drinks, or has sexual intercourse intentionally. As for the one who forgets, his fast is not invalidated. If he eats while forgetting, or drinks while forgetting, or has sexual intercourse while forgetting, his fast is valid. Or if he receives cupping while forgetting, his fast is valid.
The point is: the things that break the fast, when accompanied by forgetfulness, do not invalidate the fast, whether it is a voluntary fast, an expiation, a vow, or Ramadan. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you with good.
The listener is Khadir Salim from the Northern Region. He sent a message containing some questions. In one of his questions, he asks: Do the things that invalidate the fast of Ramadan also apply to the fast of a vow, or voluntary fasting? Does one commit a sin if he breaks the fast of a vow, or voluntary fasting? And does he owe an expiation?
May Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
Yes, the things that invalidate the fast of Ramadan also invalidate the fast of a vow, the fast of expiation, and the voluntary fast, with the exception of one thing: it is permissible to begin a voluntary fast during the day, unlike the obligatory fast, which must begin from the breaking of the dawn. One must abstain before the dawn breaks. As for the voluntary fast, it is permissible to intend to fast from the time of the morning prayer, for example, if he has not consumed anything that breaks the fast, neither food nor anything else, then he may begin the voluntary fast during the day. This is because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) entered upon Aisha one day and said:
Do you have anything?
أعندكم شيء؟Then I am fasting.
فإني إذًا صائمAs for the other invalidators, eating, drinking, and sexual intercourse, the voluntary fast, the fast of a vow, the fast of Ramadan, and the fast of expiation are all equal in this. They are all invalidated if one eats, drinks, or has sexual intercourse intentionally. As for the one who forgets, his fast is not invalidated. If he eats while forgetting, or drinks while forgetting, or has sexual intercourse while forgetting, his fast is valid. Or if he receives cupping while forgetting, his fast is valid.
The point is: the things that break the fast, when accompanied by forgetfulness, do not invalidate the fast, whether it is a voluntary fast, an expiation, a vow, or Ramadan. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you with good.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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