Is it true that whoever breaks their fast intentionally during Ramadan out of lust invalidates it and loses the reward for the entire Ramadan?
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The reward for the fasting of one who breaks their fast out of desire without intercourse is not invalidated, nor is the reward of their righteous deeds in lost, but they must repent for what they have done. As for one who intentionally breaks their fast by intercourse, they must offer expiation. And for one who intentionally breaks their fast without intercourse, such as by masturbation, the preponderant opinion is that expiation is not obligatory upon them.
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