MUHAMM7D
Muslim
The Sick Person Upon Whom Fasting Is Too Difficult
Question:
I am a woman who is ill and I did not fast some days last Ramadhaan. I am not able to make up for these days due to my illness. So, what is the expiation for that? Likewise, I will definitely not be able to fast Ramadhaan this year, so what is the expiation of that also? May Allaah reward you with good.
Answer:
It is legislated for the sick person upon whom fasting is too difficult to break his fast, and whenever Allaah cures him, he makes up for whatever is due upon him of fasting. This is due to Allaah's Statement:
فَمَن كَانَ مِنكُم مَّرِيضًا أَوْ عَلَى سَفَرٍ فَعِدَّةٌ مِّنْ أَيَّامٍ أُخَرَ
And whoever is ill or o*!n a journey, then (he may fast the days from) a number of other days. 1
O you questioner, there is no sin upon you in breaking your fast during this month
(Ramadhaan) as long as illness still remains. This is because breaking the fast is a concession from Allaah for the sick person and the traveler, and Allaah loves for his concessions to be taken just like He hates for disobedience of Him to be done. There is no expiation o*!n you, but whenever Allaah cures you, you must make up for the days. May Allaah cure you from every evil and expiate the sins from you and us.
(Shaikh Ibn Baaz)