What must a sister do who broke her fast in Ramadan half an hour before Maghrib because she did not hear the Adhan in France?
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It is permissible to break the fast based on the strong presumption that the sun has set, and certainty is not a prerequisite. If a Muslim breaks the fast based on this presumption and then it becomes clear that there was an error, the majority of scholars hold that a make-up fast is obligatory, while others believe the fast is valid and no make-up is required.
As for breaking the fast half an hour before its time, this is a clear act of negligence and necessitates repentance and making up the fast. One should be diligent in ascertaining the correct timings for prayer and fasting.
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