Must I fast after having intercourse with my wife during the daytime in Ramadan while traveling and forcing her to break her fast, and does the ruling include my wife?
The questioner did not clarify whether he had intercourse with his wife after arriving from travel or during it, nor what he means by breaking the fast with the intention of intercourse. If he traveled not intending intercourse and broke his fast to be able to do so, there is no blame on him, and he must make up the fast. However, if he traveled for the purpose of intercourse, it is unlawful, and the obligation is not waived by stratagem. He must fast and offer expiation if he had intercourse, and there is no expiation for his coerced wife. If he had intercourse after arriving from travel and his wife was not fasting, there is no blame. But if she was fasting, he is sinful, and she must make up the fast, and there is no expiation upon her if she was coerced. The Malikis hold that expiation is obligatory upon her, and the husband bears it.
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