Is it permissible to feed the poor on behalf of one's wife instead of her fasting 30 days, given that she is currently unable to fast because she is breastfeeding and pregnant with a new child?
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There is no blame upon your wife for breaking her fast if she fears harm for herself or her child; she must make up the missed days.
If she breaks her fast fearing only for the child, she must make up the missed days and pay a fidyah (expiation) by feeding one poor person for each day. However, if she breaks her fast fearing only for herself, or for both of them, then she is only required to make up the missed days.
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