How many Kaffarahs for multiple broken fasts?

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh.

1.      If a person intentionally breaks his fast during the month of Ramadan, Qadha (makeup) and Kaffarah (expiation) will be compulsory on him. The Kaffarah for a broken fast is to fast sixty consecutive days. If the sixty-day fast is interrupted without a legitimate Shar’i reason, then one has to recommence the sixty days.

In the enquired scenario, if more than one fast of different Ramadans were broken by eating or drinking or having relations with the spouse, then one Kaffarah will be sufficient if the Kaffarah of any deliberately broken fast was not fulfilled previously. Qadha of all the missed days will also have to be made in addition to the Kaffarah.

If the Kaffarah of any deliberately broken fast was fulfilled and one deliberately broke a fast again, then the previous Kaffarah will not suffice. In such an instance, a new Kaffarah and Qadha will have to be fulfilled. [1]

2.      Cheating on one’s spouse and committing Zina with another person is a major sin and Haram. It is breaking the trust and loyalty to one’s spouse as well as violating the right of the spouse.

If a person cheated on his/her spouse and the spouse is not aware of his/her acts, then they should not inform their spouse and keep hidden what Allah Ta’ala has hidden. Sincere Tawbah (repentance) should be made.

However, if one’s spouse is aware that he/she committed such acts, then forgiveness should be sought from the spouse. Such a violation of trust will take time to regain, hence one must show the utmost regret at ones past actions and sincerely apologise to the aggrieved spouse.

And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best

Mudassir Benish

Student – Darul Iftaa
U.S.A 

Checked and Approved by,
Mufti Ebrahim Desai.