Expiate

Q 2: In Shawwal, 1410 A.H., a man was making up for a day that he missed during Ramadan. His wife, who was not fasting, aroused him so much that he could not help having sexual intercourse with her during that day. What is the ruling on this matter?

A: Anyone who breaks his Sawm at a time outside the month of Ramadan through having intercourse with his wife has to make up for that day. He is not required to offer a Kaffarah (expiation) because sexual intercourse did not happen during Ramadan. He has to repent to Allah of that sin. The wife should also repent to Allah as she was the cause of breaking his Sawm.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.