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If a breastfeeding woman is able to fast but breaks her fast due to breastfeeding her child, does she owe expiation for each day she breaks her fast, or is making up the missed days after weaning sufficient?

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The Sharia permits a breastfeeding woman to break her fast in Ramadan if she fears harm. If she breaks her fast out of fear for herself, or for herself and her infant, she is only required to make up the missed days (qada'). If she breaks her fast solely out of fear for her infant, she is required to make up the missed days (qada') in addition to offering expiation (kaffara).

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