Yes, Allah forgives missed fasting, provided that the individual sincerely repents, atones for the missed fasts, and makes them up as soon as possible.
Here's a breakdown of how Allah's forgiveness applies to missed fasting:
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Allah's Forgiveness: Islamic teachings emphasize Allah's attributes of mercy and forgiveness. As mentioned in the provided reference, Allah has named Himself "the Forgiver of Sin" and "the Acceptor of Repentance." This underscores His willingness to forgive those who genuinely seek it.
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Repentance (Tawbah): The first step towards seeking forgiveness is sincere repentance. This involves acknowledging the mistake of missing fasts, feeling remorse, and making a firm commitment not to repeat the offense.
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Atonement and Making Up Missed Fasts (Qada): The primary way to atone for missed fasts is to make them up (perform qada) by fasting on subsequent days, ideally as soon as possible. The majority of scholars agree on the importance of promptly making up these fasts.
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Circumstances Affecting Missed Fasts: There are valid reasons for missing fasts, such as illness, travel, menstruation, or pregnancy. In these cases, making up the missed fasts is obligatory when the circumstances no longer apply.
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Delay in Making Up Fasts: If there is a delay in making up the fasts until the following Ramadan, some scholars require an additional payment of fidyah (expiation) for each missed fast, usually in the form of feeding the poor.
In summary, Allah's forgiveness is available to those who miss fasting, provided they sincerely repent, promptly make up the missed fasts, and, if applicable, pay fidyah for any delays.
