The Meaning of Ability in Fasting Two Consecutive Months
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. In the saying of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) to the man, “Are you able to fast two consecutive months?” does the intended meaning of “able” mean that it is not difficult for him, or what is the meaning of “ability”?
Answer:
Ability is known; it means one who is not incapable. That is, one who is not incapable of fasting. The one who is incapable of fasting is excused. It is not the one for whom it is difficult, but the one who is incapable of fasting. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. In the saying of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) to the man, “Are you able to fast two consecutive months?” does the intended meaning of “able” mean that it is not difficult for him, or what is the meaning of “ability”?
Answer:
Ability is known; it means one who is not incapable. That is, one who is not incapable of fasting. The one who is incapable of fasting is excused. It is not the one for whom it is difficult, but the one who is incapable of fasting. Yes.
Source
المنتقى من أخبار سيد المرسلين 13-04-1437هـ — alfawzan.live (46:25)
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