Breaking the fast with something other than dates when they are unavailable
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Question:
Shaykh Salih, the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) encouraged eating dates in Ramadan. If these dates are not available when breaking the fast, Honorable Shaykh, does one break the fast with samosas, lughaimat, or something else?
Answer:
The Sunnah is to break the fast with dates, whether they are fresh or dry. The Sunnah is to break the fast with dates if they are available. If they are not available, one breaks the fast with whatever food is easily available to him. Yes.
Shaykh Salih, the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) encouraged eating dates in Ramadan. If these dates are not available when breaking the fast, Honorable Shaykh, does one break the fast with samosas, lughaimat, or something else?
Answer:
The Sunnah is to break the fast with dates, whether they are fresh or dry. The Sunnah is to break the fast with dates if they are available. If they are not available, one breaks the fast with whatever food is easily available to him. Yes.
Source
قناة «مؤسسة الدعوة الخيرية»، فتاوى على الهواء - صالح بن فوزان الفوزان 07-08-1438هـ — youtube.com (26:45)
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