Sawm of a woman suffering from uterine bleeding

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Q: My wife could not fast in the Ramadan of 1401 A.H., because of a disease that caused her to bleed from the genital organs. Consequently, she could not fast the missed month of Ramadan before the next Ramadan of 1402 A.H. which she was able to fast. Indeed, she submitted to treatment during that period until the bleeding stopped. Now, should she make up for the missed days by fasting or by offering Fidyah (ransom)?

A: It is obligatory for her to make up for all the days she missed in the Ramadan of 1401 A.H. In which she broke her Sawm and could not make up for it until the next Ramadan of 1402 A.H. Allah (Exalted be He) says: ...and whoever is ill or on a journey, the same number [of days which one did not observe Saum (fasts) must be made up] from other days. Allâh intends for you ease, and He does not want to make things difficult for you. (Part No. 10; Page No. 197) As for the Fidyah, it is not sufficient in her case.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.