A number of days. Whoever of you is ill or traveling, then the same number from different days; and as for those who can do so but with difficulty, they may redeem by feeding the needy. Whoever does good voluntarily, it is better for him. If you fast, it is better for you if you knew.
Translation endnotes
[2:183-187] Fasting, like timely prayers, the annual conference in Mecca and purification of blessings via sharing, originates from Abraham (22:73, 78). We are informed of any modification or correction in the ritual. For instance, verse 2:187 gives permission for sexual intercourse during the nights of Ramadan. Furthermore, the sectarian penalty of 60-day fasting for breaking the fast before sunset contradicts the Quran. The Quran makes no such distinction and considers breaking the fast before sunset to be equivalent to not fasting at all; it suggests a one-day-forone-day make up for the days missed.