Does fasting increase desire or weaken it?
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The questioner:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says that some people say that when one fasts, his desire becomes stronger. What should he do?
The Shaykh:
I do not think this is correct. His desire does not become stronger; rather, his desire becomes weaker. Yes.
The questioner:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says if a person has
The Shaykh:
Some people, yes, may be afflicted with illness. They are afflicted with illness and have strong desire. This is called shubq (strong desire). As for the person who is moderate in his health, fasting weakens desire in his case. Yes.
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says that some people say that when one fasts, his desire becomes stronger. What should he do?
The Shaykh:
I do not think this is correct. His desire does not become stronger; rather, his desire becomes weaker. Yes.
The questioner:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says if a person has
The Shaykh:
Some people, yes, may be afflicted with illness. They are afflicted with illness and have strong desire. This is called shubq (strong desire). As for the person who is moderate in his health, fasting weakens desire in his case. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3436/774] هل الصيام يزيد الشهوة أم يضعفها؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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