I had sexual intercourse with my

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Q: In the blessed month of Ramadan, it was announced that Ramadan will begin on Friday suggesting that the impossibility of seeing the crescent stands for the evidence in this regard. On Thursday, I had sexual intercourse with my wife i.e. One day before the beginning of the month. After we fasted that month, we were told that we should fast another day because the month was not complete. Can you inform me whether I have to expiate for that day in which I had sexual intercourse with my wife or what should I do?

A: If the reality as you have mentioned, there is no expiation or sin upon you. You and your wife are only required to make up for that day that was eventually proven to be a day of Ramadan.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.