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The Muslims' disagreement over fasting and breaking the fast in one country

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The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The questioner says: In our country, which is Senegal, a Muslim country, there is a disagreement every year regarding the start and end of Ramadan. This year, there were four festivals in our country. We are steadfast upon the Sunnah, but...

The Shaykh:
This is not permissible. It is not permissible. Fasting is on the day the people fast, and breaking the fast is on the day the people break their fast. Division is not permissible. Fast with the people. Follow what the state orders you to do. Yes.

The questioner:
Then he says, may Allah preserve you: Is it permissible for us to end this disagreement by fasting and breaking the fast with Saudi Arabia?

The Shaykh:
No. Fast with your community. If your community fasts and the government announces it, fast. If the government announces breaking the fast, break your fast. Do not let division and discord occur among you.
Source المنتقى من أخبار سيد المرسلين 11-11-1435هـ — alfawzan.live (51:55)

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