The Ruling of One Who Vowed a Specific Fast and Did Not Fast It Until He Became an Old Man

Question
What is the ruling of one who vowed a specific fast and did not fast it until he became an old man?
Answer
He breaks his fast and provides a fidya (compensation), and if he is unable to provide the fidya due to hardship, he seeks forgiveness from Allah, the Exalted.
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