Comparing Breaking the Fast and Fasting While Traveling
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The sixth question of Fatwa No. ( 2376 )
Q6: Which is better, fasting while traveling or breaking the fast?
A6: Many authentic hadiths from his words and deeds (peace and blessings be upon him) indicate that breaking the fast is better for the traveler than fasting, whether he finds hardship or not, and that fasting is permissible for him; as Imam Muslim (may Allah have mercy on him) narrated from Hamzah ibn 'Amr al-Aslami that he said:Sahih Ibn Khuzaymah 5:126 .
And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad and his family and companions.
Q6: Which is better, fasting while traveling or breaking the fast?
A6: Many authentic hadiths from his words and deeds (peace and blessings be upon him) indicate that breaking the fast is better for the traveler than fasting, whether he finds hardship or not, and that fasting is permissible for him; as Imam Muslim (may Allah have mercy on him) narrated from Hamzah ibn 'Amr al-Aslami that he said:
O Messenger of Allah, I find in myself strength to fast while traveling, so is there any sin upon me? The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: It is a dispensation from Allah, so whoever takes it, that is good, and whoever wishes to fast, there is no sin upon him.
يا رسول الله، أجد فِيَّ قوة على الصيام في السفر فهل علي من جناح؟ فقال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: هي رخصة من الله فمن أخذ بها فحسن، ومن أحب أن يصوم فلا جناح عليهAnd success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad and his family and companions.
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