The Ruling on a Fasting Person Who Eats or Drinks Forgetfully, Then Breaks the Fast Intentionally

Question
What is the ruling on a fasting person who eats or drinks forgetfully, then breaks the fast intentionally?
Answer
He must make up the fast without expiation, whether he knew that he had not broken his fast or not; due to the doubt about the validity of his fast according to Imam Malik, may Allah have mercy on him, as expiation is not required in the presence of doubt. See Rad al-Muhtar 2: 99.
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