What is the interpretation of the Hadith, "Whoever dies while owing fasts, his guardian (wali) must fast on his behalf," in the case of a father who passed away without completing his Ramadan fast, and should one of his children fast on his behalf?

If a sick person dies while owing fasts:

- If their illness was incurable, they must feed a poor person for each day they missed. If they did not do so, then their heirs must.

- If their illness was curable:

- If their illness continued until they died, then there is no fasting or feeding required of them.

- If they were able to make up the fasts after recovering but did not, then it is recommended for their guardians to fast on their behalf. If they do not, they should feed a poor person for each day.

The hadith, "Whoever dies while owing fasts, their guardian should fast on their behalf," is interpreted to mean someone who broke their fast due to an excuse and was able to make it up but did not.

Scholars have unanimously agreed that there is nothing owed by someone who dies while owing fasts if they did not neglect making them up due to the continuation of their excuse, except for what was narrated from Tawus and Qatadah regarding the obligation of feeding on their behalf.