Q 1: A man had sexual intercourse with his wife during the daytime in Ramadan being ignorant of the ruling and the Kaffarah (expiation). However, later he came to know about his mistake. What should he do?

A: Anyone who has sexual intercourse with his wife during the daytime in Ramadan is liable for Kaffarah, which is emancipating a believing slave, fasting for two successive months if the previous option is unavailable, or feeding sixty poor people if the two previous options are not available in addition to repentance and making up for that day. However, ignorance about the fact that this act is prohibited and entails the Kaffarah does not waive his liability, bearing in mind that he lives in a Muslim country. Furthermore, his wife is also liable for the same Kaffarah. Q 2: Feeding poor people is a kind of Kaffarah: Does this entail breakfast, lunch, and dinner or only one meal? A: If food is to be given away, an amount of 1.5 kg for each person of wheat, rice, dates, or any other local staple foodstuff will discharge the obligation. However, if feeding will take the form of a banquette, one satisfying meal, launch or dinner, for each poor person will be enough.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.