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Is it permissible to make up for the missed fasts of the deceased?

Answered as per Shafi'i Fiqh by Darul Iftaa Jordan
Is it permissible to make up for the missed fasts of the deceased?

Answer:
A deceased`s missed fasts should be made up for by his/her guardian. It is also permissible to make up for the missed fasts of a deceased relative, and to pay a ransom in expiation for the latter`s missed fasts, which is feeding a needy person for every missed day. However, the guardian`s permission need to be sought by the non-relatives of the dead to fast on his behalf .

This answer was collected from the official government Iftaa Department of Jordan.

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