What is the expiation for someone who intentionally swallowed water during ablution in Ramadan due to waswas (obsessive whispering), or swallowed something in their mouth, not knowing if it was food residue or an almond while asleep, or intentionally swallowed a small amount of ablution water, or swallowed vomit out of laziness while fasting, knowing that she is now a nursing mother and has repented?
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Whoever intentionally swallows something while fasting must make up for it and repent, whether it is water from rinsing the mouth, food remnants between the teeth, or intentionally swallowed vomit. However, if something overwhelms him unintentionally, he does not have to make it up. The days of intentionally broken fasts must be made up after the nursing period, if fasting is difficult for her or her child. Finally, it is advised to disregard and pay no attention to the whispers of Satan.
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