- Ramadan 2025 is being observed by Muslims across the globe, who will consistently engage in the meditation of the Quran during the fasting period that would last for 30 days
- During the Ramadan fasting, there are dos and don’ts that Muslims are expected to adhere to, and one of them is deliberate breaking of fasting, which is prohibited
- Hammid Saka Akinleye, an Islamic scholar, who spoke with TheTalk.NG in an exclusive interview, explained the atonement that a Muslim who deliberately broke his or her fasting would have to do
Muslims who break fasting during Ramadan before sunset are to fast for 60 consecutive days
Photo Credit: Getty ImagesSource: Getty ImagesHow to repay Ramadan fast deliberately broken”If you intentionally broke your fast, especially during Ramadan. It is considered a significant sin in Islam and would require you to make amends by performing “Kaffarah”, which typically involves fasting for 60 consecutive days or feeding 60 poor people, depending on your circumstances.” Ramadan: What is Kaffarah?Ramadan 2025 has commenced in the world
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