A woman did not make up for the days of Ramadan she failed to fast due to her being in her postpartum period

Q: Twenty-seven years ago, my mother gave birth to a baby in Ramadan and she could not fast the days of this month. When she wanted to make up for the days she had missed, my father told her that she is not obligated to do so. However, we heard that she must make up for the missed days of fasting, and now we would like to know your opinion on what should my mother and my father do in this case? (Part No. 9; Page No. 69

A: Your mother must make up for the days of fasting she had missed due to her childbirth. Besides, she also must feed a needy person for everyday she missed as Kaffarah (expiation) for delaying her making up for the fasting. Your father should seek Allah's Forgiveness for what he mistakenly said to her without having sound knowledge, and he should not repeat such an action. And Allah knows best.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings of Allah be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family and his Companions.