Is it permissible to atone for sins with flour by distributing it to the needy?
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It is permissible to give out flour for obligatory feedings, such as an expiation for an oath or for violating the sanctity of . It is stated in Al-Iqna’ that a Sa’ of flour is sufficient for al-Fitr, and it is even more deserving of sufficiency because its effort has been covered. There is no difference in this regard between Zakat al-Fitr and expiation.
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