What is the ruling regarding a fornicator who is traveling during the month of Ramadan, and is his repentance acceptable, and what is required of him if he wishes to repent, knowing that he feels remorse and has returned to Allah?
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If a traveler commits fornication (zina) in , and his journey is permissible and reaches the distance of shortening prayers (approximately 83 km), then he is allowed to break his fast. In this case, he must repent and make up the day without expiation (). However, if his journey does not reach the aforementioned distance, or if it is a journey undertaken for a sinful purpose, then he is not permitted to break his fast. If he breaks his fast by engaging in sexual intercourse, he must make up the day and offer expiation.
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