A person inquired about their fasting and ghusl (ritual washing) practices during their youth, expressing confusion about the validity of their actions and what they should do moving forward.
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Peace be upon you.
Ayatollah Khamenei (may Allah protect him):
If the prayer is performed without a valid ghusl, it is invalid. However, if the fasting person believed their ghusl was valid, their fast is considered valid in this case.
If the individual is certain that they owe a previous fast, they must make up enough days to be certain they have fulfilled their obligation. They may suffice with the minimum certain amount; for example, if they are unsure whether they owe between 10 and 15 days, they can make up just 10 days.
Source: Special Inquiry + Answers to Inquiries - Fasting - Making Up Fasts - S819 + 821
Ayatollah Sistani (may Allah protect him):
If the person intended to perform a valid ghusl and the water covered their entire body, even if they did not follow the correct order due to ignorance, there is no issue. However, if they did not intend to perform the ghusl or if the water did not cover their entire body, they must make up the prayers performed while in a state of impurity. There is no need to make up the fast if they were ignorant of the ruling and had a valid excuse for their ignorance.
If the individual is certain that they owe a previous fast, they must make up enough days to be certain they have fulfilled their obligation. They may suffice with the minimum certain amount; for example, if they are unsure whether they owe between 10 and 15 days, they can make up just 10 days.
Source: Official website: 1 + 2 + 3 + Minhaj al-Salihin - Vol. 1 - Rulings on Making Up Ramadan and Cases Requiring Compensation - M 1046
May you be successful in all good.