The Ruling on Continuous Fasting
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Question:
We received questions from our brother Abu Turki. He says: I read about continuous fasting (wasal). Is it permissible for a person to continue fasting in emulation of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him)?
Answer:
The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade his Companions from continuous fasting because of their weakness. They said, "But you, O Messenger of Allah, fast continuously." He said, "You are not like me.Sahih Muslim 1102a I stay up at night for my Lord, and He feeds me and gives me drink." And he said, Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
We received questions from our brother Abu Turki. He says: I read about continuous fasting (wasal). Is it permissible for a person to continue fasting in emulation of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him)?
Answer:
The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade his Companions from continuous fasting because of their weakness. They said, "But you, O Messenger of Allah, fast continuously." He said, "You are not like me.
I am not like you. I
إني لست كهيئتكم إنيWhoever is doing continuous fasting, let him continue until the pre-dawn meal (suhur).
من كان مواصلا فليواصل إلى السحر.The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، برنامج (فتاوى) (189) لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان بتاريخ [1440-08-20] - كبار العلماء — youtube.com (24:30)
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