Fasting FAQs Part 1 (10/27)

Yes, if there is no fear of it leading to intercourse or ejaculation. Otherwise it will be disliked, and if one ejaculates then the fast will be invalid. Also the saliva of the spouse must not be swallowed which will cause kaffarah to become compulsory.

The term Kaffarah refers to the penalty upon a person who intentionally breaks his fast for no valid Shari’ reason by either eating, drinking or engaging in conjugal relations during the fast of Ramadaan. In the case of Kaffarah becoming obligatory on a person, a person will have to fast for 60 days consecutively. If a person cannot fast for 60 days consecutively due to a valid Shari’ reason, for e.g., old age or a chronic illness, then he would have to feed 60 poor people two full meals for 1 day, or feed one poor person two full meals a day for 60 days or give them the equivalent in monetary value. The average type of a meal is 1.6kg of wheat or flour or its value. (Maraaqil Falaah 1/250/1)