What is the ruling on one who breaks their fast while observing a fast as expiation for an oath?
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If you broke your fast due to forgetfulness and completed fasting the rest of the day, there is nothing upon you. However, if you broke your fast intentionally, you have sinned, and you must make up that day along with repentance. And whoever stipulates continuity in fasting as expiation for an oath (the of Abu Hanifa and Ahmad) holds that breaking your fast severs the continuity and obliges you to restart fasting the three days anew. This opinion is more cautious.
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