What is the ruling on proxy fasting for someone who died and owed a votive fast?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
The preponderant opinion is the validity of fasting on behalf of the deceased. There is a well-known difference of opinion among scholars regarding this issue.
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