What is the expiation for breaking a day of Ramadan fasting without a valid excuse for someone who cannot fast two consecutive months due to their work circumstances, and what is the estimated value of the expiation, and to whom is it paid?
If someone intentionally breaks their fast during Ramadan by engaging in sexual intercourse, they are required to both make up the missed day (qada') and offer expiation (kaffara). However, if the fast is intentionally broken by means other than sexual intercourse, there are two scholarly opinions: one obligates only making up the day, seeking forgiveness, and repenting, while the other obligates both making up the day and offering expiation.
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