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Is what was reported concerning Dr. Yusuf al-Qaradawi true, that whoever ejaculates (not with his wife) in Ramadan must offer expiation – in addition to making up the day – by analogy with one who has intercourse with his wife during the daytime in Ramadan?

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The action in question does not necessitate expiation (kaffarah) according to the majority of jurists, in contrast to the

Malikis who obligate both make-up (qada') and expiation (kaffarah) for it. The relied-upon opinion for fatwa is that of the majority.

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