Is talking sexually with a foreign person and masturbating during Ramadan subject to expiation? Does it differ between night and day? Is this considered adultery?
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Peace be upon you and God's mercy and blessings.
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Khamenei and Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sistani (may God protect them):
There is no expiation for someone who commits adultery or masturbation during the nights of Ramadan or outside of Ramadan, except for sincere repentance. However, if this occurs while fasting, it invalidates the fast, and the person must make up the fast and perform expiation. What has been mentioned is not considered adultery, although it is prohibited.
For details on the amount of expiation, you can refer to Question 8486.
May you be successful in all good.
Source:
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Khamenei (may God protect him): Tahrir al-Wasilah - Expiations - Their Types + Special Inquiry
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sistani (may God protect him): Selected Issues - Rulings on Expiations + Official Website