In the case of voluntary or compensatory fasting for the deceased, is it permissible for the obligated person to break their fast before noon? What is the ruling on breaking the fast after noon in the same case?
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Ayatollah Al-Uzma Sayyid Sistani (may God protect him):
It is permissible for him to break the fast both before and after noon, and there is no penalty on him.
Source: Official website
Ayatollah Al-Uzma Sayyid Khamenei (may God protect him):
It is permissible to break the fast before noon; however, after noon it is not permissible as a precautionary obligation, but if one does so, there is no expiation required.
Source: Special Inquiry + Educational Message - Fasting - Fasting (6) - Expiation for breaking the fast in making up for Ramadan - Note
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