LessonsKitab al-Sawm: Mistaken Dawn or Sunset, Qada and KaffarahQuiz

Suppose actual sunset is 6:20, but someone drinks water at 6:15 believing sunset has occurred. Later the reliable time is confirmed.

This is Quduri’s second mistaken-time scenario: the fast was broken early. Qaḍāʾ is required, while the special kaffarah is not due for that genuine error.

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Worked example: a premature iftar

Kitab al-Sawm: Mistaken Dawn or Sunset, Qada and Kaffarah

Suppose actual sunset is 6:20, but someone drinks water at 6:15 believing sunset has occurred. Later the reliable time is confirmed.

This is Quduri’s second mistaken-time scenario: the fast was broken early. Qaḍāʾ is required, while the special kaffarah is not due for that genuine error.