A question was raised to the Egyptian Dar al-Ifta about kissing one’s spouse while fasting. They clarified that kissing for pleasure is disliked for the fasting person according to the majority of scholars, as it may compromise the fast. However, kissing without desire, such as for affection or farewell, is allowed if the person maintains self-control.

It was highlighted that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) kissed and was intimate with his wives while fasting, yet he exercised self-control, showing that non-pleasure gestures do not invalidate the fast.

Regarding intentional marital relations during daytime Ramadan, Al-Azhar Fatwa Center affirmed that it is unanimously prohibited, requiring both making up the fast and expiation, which involves either fasting two consecutive months or feeding sixty needy people, along with sincere repentance.

However, there is an exception for unintentional acts due to forgetfulness, in which case the fast remains valid with no need for making up or expiation, analogous to eating or drinking by mistake while fasting, as mentioned in the Prophet’s hadith: “Allah has excused my nation for mistakes, forgetfulness, and what they are compelled to do.”

In summary, kissing for pleasure is disliked, intentional marital relations in daytime are prohibited, while non-pleasure gestures are permitted, and unintentional acts due to forgetfulness do not break the fast nor require expiation.

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