Continuous Fasting and Its Exclusivity for the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)
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Question:
This questioner says: I hope the Shaykh will speak about continuous fasting in Ramadan, and whether it is specific to the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him)?
Answer:
Yes, continuous fasting is exclusive to the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). He used to do it, and when his Companions wanted to do it or did do it, he forbade them from it. They said, “O Messenger of Allah, you fast continuously.” He said:Sahih Muslim 1102a When he saw that they were eager to fast continuously, he said: “Until the time of suhur.” He ordered them to fast continuously until the time of suhur. Yes.
This questioner says: I hope the Shaykh will speak about continuous fasting in Ramadan, and whether it is specific to the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him)?
Answer:
Yes, continuous fasting is exclusive to the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). He used to do it, and when his Companions wanted to do it or did do it, he forbade them from it. They said, “O Messenger of Allah, you fast continuously.” He said:
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إني لست كهيئتكم إني
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، برنامج (فتاوى) (171) لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان بتاريخ [1440-02-09] - كبار العلماء — youtube.com (23:22)
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