Making up for missed Ramadan fasts during winter

Q: What is the ruling on making up for missed Ramadan fasts during winter when daytime is short as you know?


A: It is obligatory on whoever missed some days of Ramadan fasts to make up for them before the subsequent Ramadan whether in winter or otherwise. In this regard, Allah (Exalted be He) stated: ...but if any of you is ill or on a journey, the same number (should be made up) from other days. Moreover, it is authentically reported that `Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) used to delay making up for missed Ramadan fasts till the month of Sha`ban as she was busy throughout the year taking care of the Prophet's (peace be upon him) affairs. May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.


Tags: