The Ruling on a Fasting Person Who Ate Iron or Gold

Question
What is the ruling on a fasting person who ate iron or gold?
Answer

If someone eats iron, gold, copper, wood, dirt, or similar things that are not typically eaten, they must make up the fast without expiation; due to the lack of complete desire and craving. This is something that a person does not usually eat or finds repulsive. However, if they are someone who does not find what people find repulsive or disgusting, then they must also perform expiation for eating it.

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