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Does fasting for today count for one who intended to fast the day before but did not fast?

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If the fast is voluntary, there is no harm in changing the intention and breaking the fast. However, if it is a votive fast for a specific day, then only making up that day is required, and an expiation for breaking an oath is not necessary.

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