Masturbating during the day in Ramadan while being unable to offer Kaffarah

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Q 2: A person performed the act of masturbation during the day in Ramadan and he could not emancipate a slave, observe Sawm (Fast) for two successive months, or feed sixty needy persons as a Kaffarah (expiation). It is worth mentioning that this person performed this act more than once during the day in Ramadan. What is the ruling on this?

A: Whoever performs the act of masturbation while observing Sawm during Ramadan commits a forbidden sin which renders Sawm invalid. Therefore, this person has to offer Tawbah (repentance to Allah) for and make up for that day, but he does not have to offer any Kaffarah (expiation) as the Kaffarah is prescribed in Islam for the act of sexual intercourse during the day in Ramadan. The act of masturbation is not deemed as an act of sexual intercourse.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.