Responding to the invitation to the 'aqiqah sacrifice when one is fasting
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Question:
I have an 'aqiqah sacrifice for my brother's son next Thursday, and I have been invited to it. By the grace of Allah, I am consistent in fasting on Mondays and Thursdays. Should I fast without attending, or should I attend while fasting, or should I break my fast? What is the best course of action in this matter?
Answer:
You must attend and respond to the invitation, but you are not required to eat. Eating is not obligatory for you. You can say that you are fasting, make a supplication for them, and then leave. This is in accordance with the Sunnah. If you wish, you may break your fast and eat. If you wish, you may make a supplication for them and leave, informing them that you are fasting.
I have an 'aqiqah sacrifice for my brother's son next Thursday, and I have been invited to it. By the grace of Allah, I am consistent in fasting on Mondays and Thursdays. Should I fast without attending, or should I attend while fasting, or should I break my fast? What is the best course of action in this matter?
Answer:
You must attend and respond to the invitation, but you are not required to eat. Eating is not obligatory for you. You can say that you are fasting, make a supplication for them, and then leave. This is in accordance with the Sunnah. If you wish, you may break your fast and eat. If you wish, you may make a supplication for them and leave, informing them that you are fasting.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 141/127 شرح زاد المستقنع/ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (1:13:52)
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