Is it permissible for a fasting

Q 14: If a person dies while still having to observe compensatory Sawm for missed days of Ramadan or in fulfillment of a vow made to fast, should their relatives observe Sawm (Fast) or pay Kaffarah (expiation) for every day of Sawm required on their behalf?


A: If, after recovery and regaining the ability to fast, the person concerned dies before observing Sawm, it is prescribed for their relatives to observe Sawm on their behalf, as the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: If a person dies while still having to observe Sawm, their relatives should observe Sawm on their behalf. (Part No. 10; Page No. 329)  (Agreed upon by Al-Bukhari and Muslim). The word "relatives" here refers to the nearest relatives, such as a father, son, brother, paternal cousin, and so on. However, if the person concerned dies before they have recovered, Sawm will be waived and thus their relatives neither have to fast nor pay a Kaffarah on their behalf.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.


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