Firstly: Ruling of the fast of the old man and woman Fasting is permissible for the old man and woman who cannot bear fasting. Consensus has been quoted over this by: Ibn al-Mundhir, Ibn Hazm, and Ibn `Abd al-Barr.
Secondly: Obligation upon the old if they break their fast If the old man or woman break their fast, then they must feed a destitute for each day they do so. This is the position of the majority: Hanafis, Shafi`is, and Hanbalis.
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