Is it permissible for me to inform my colleagues that I will fast tomorrow in order to encourage them to do good?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is it permissible for me to say to my colleagues, "We want to fast tomorrow," in order to encourage them to do good? We have heard that this is not permissible.
Answer:
Yes, do not inform them of your fasting, because this falls under showing off (riya'). However, you may say to them, "It is better that you fast," and encourage them to fast. As for saying, "I am fasting," it leads to... Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is it permissible for me to say to my colleagues, "We want to fast tomorrow," in order to encourage them to do good? We have heard that this is not permissible.
Answer:
Yes, do not inform them of your fasting, because this falls under showing off (riya'). However, you may say to them, "It is better that you fast," and encourage them to fast. As for saying, "I am fasting," it leads to... Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3436/883] هل يجوز أن أخبر زملائي أني سأصوم غدًا من باب الحث على الخير؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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