LessonsKitab al-Sawm: Categories of Fasting and Rules of IntentionQuiz

وَالضَّرْبُ الثَّانِي: مَا يَثْبُتُ فِي الذِّمَّةِ،
Translation: The second category consists of fasts established as a liability.

A fast “established as a liability” is still owed, but today’s date by itself is not assigned to that duty.

When making up a missed Ramadan fast, the current date does not automatically identify which obligation is being fulfilled. The intention must identify the obligation, and its timing is more restrictive.

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A fast outstanding as a personal liability

Kitab al-Sawm: Categories of Fasting and Rules of Intention

وَالضَّرْبُ الثَّانِي: مَا يَثْبُتُ فِي الذِّمَّةِ،
Translation: The second category consists of fasts established as a liability.

A fast “established as a liability” is still owed, but today’s date by itself is not assigned to that duty.

When making up a missed Ramadan fast, the current date does not automatically identify which obligation is being fulfilled. The intention must identify the obligation, and its timing is more restrictive.