English translation
رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ 5368. Narrated Abū Hurairah: A man came to the Prophet ﷺ and said, “I am ruined!” The Prophet ﷺ said, “Why?” He said, “I had sexual intercourse with my wife while fasting (in the month of Ramaḍān).” The Prophet ﷺ said to him, “Manumit a slave (as expiation).” He replied, “I cannot afford that.” The Prophet ﷺ said, “Then fast for two successive months.” He said, “I cannot.” The Prophet ﷺ said, “Then feed sixty poor persons.” He said, “I have nothing to do that.” In the meantime a basket full of dates was brought to the Prophet ﷺ. He said, “Where is the questioner?” The man said, “I am here.” The Prophet ﷺ said (to him), “Give this (basket of dates) in charity (as expiation).” He said, “O Allāh’s Messenger! Shall I give it to poorer people than us? By Him Who sent you with the Truth, there is no family between the two mountains (of Al-Maḍīna) poorer than us.” The Prophet ﷺ smiled till his premolar teeth became visible. He then said, “Then, you take it.” (See H. 1936)