Q: I am a young man that
married just before Ramadan. At the beginning of Ramadan, I had sexual intercourse with my wife out of mutual desire
during the daytime. However, I did not ejaculate thinking that we would be liable for Kaffarah (expiation) if I ejaculate. The following Ramadan, we did the same although my wife was not willing to do so as she doubted that we were liable for Kaffarah for doing so. However, I ejaculated (Part No. 9; Page No. 223) that time. In fact, I do not know whether Kaffarah is necessary for the former or the latter Ramadan. Note that I am now about to feed sixty poor persons: How much money should my wife and I pay for feeding sixty poor persons for the two months? It would be better if you give us an address (of a charitable organization) to which we can send the money of the Kaffarah. Please give us a Fatwa on this regard. May Allah reward you with the best and grant you success.
A:
If the reality is as you mentioned, you are both liable for Kaffarah in addition to making up for the first day on which you broke your fast, as well as repentance and asking Allah (Exalted be He) to forgive the sin you committed. The Kaffarah is to emancipate a believing slave, fast for two successive months if the previous option is unavailable, or feed sixty poor persons; each poor person receiving half a Sa` (1 Sa`=3 kg. Approx.) of dates, wheat, rice or any other local staple foodstuff, if the two previous options are unavailable. Focusing on the second day on which you broke your fast, you have to make up for that day in addition to Kaffarah. Your wife is not liable for Kaffarah and only has to make up for that day if she had sexual intercourse with you unwillingly.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.
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