Q: I
pronounced the word of Zhihar (a man likening his wife to an unmarriageable relative). Some scholars told me that I must fast for two successive months. Taking into consideration that I work and cannot fast, is it permissible for me to feed sixty needy persons instead of fasting? Is it permissible to send money to the needy Muslims in
Afghanistan, and to consider them as recipients of the Kaffarah
instead of feeding people here? Please enlighten us, and may Allah reward you with the best.
(Part No. 20; Page No. 288) A: If the reality is as you mentioned, that you have to make Kaffarah (expiation) for Zhihar and you cannot free a believing slave or fast for two successive months, then you have to feed sixty needy persons each half a Sa` (1 Sa`=3 kg. Approx.) of wheat, rice, or anything else. It is not permissible for you to pay money instead of feeding the sixty needy persons based on the Islamic texts from the Qur’an or Sunnah (whatever is reported from the Prophet). You should not approach your wife until you make the Kaffarah. May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.
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