Fasting for 29 or 30 days in the holy month of Ramadan comes with strict rules, which if flouted will result in a tough situation for the offender.
One of such rules, which Muslims must obey is abstaining from sex. Intercourse during the day in the holy month is forbidden for men and women alike.
Having sex legitimately during the day is a sin for which expiation must be offered by the offenders.
The penalty for sex during the day is to free a slave; if that is not possible then the person must fast for two consecutive months; whoever is not able to do that must feed 60 poor persons.
It was narrated that Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) said: Whilst we were sitting with the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), a man came to him and said, “O Messenger of Allah, I am doomed!” He said, “What happened?” He said, “I had intercourse with my wife when I was fasting [in Ramadan].” The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said, “Are you able to free a slave?” He said, “No.” He said, “Are you able to fast for two consecutive months?” He said, “No.” He said, “Can you feed sixty poor persons?” He said, “No.” Then the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) remained silent for a while, and whilst we were like that, a large vessel of dates was brought to the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), and he said, “Where is the one who was asking?” He said, “Here I am.” He said, “Take these and give them in charity.” The man said, “Is there anyone more poor than me, O Messenger of Allah? For there is no household between the two harrahs (lava fields – i.e., in Madeenah) that is poorer than my household.” The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) smiled until his eyeteeth could be seen, then he said, “Feed it to your family.”
(Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 1834, 1835; Muslim, 1111)
Muslims are, however, permitted to eat, drink and have intercourse during the nights of Ramadan until dawn.
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