Breaking the Fast of Voluntary Fasting
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Question:
A shaykh arrived later, before the fast of the day.
Answer:
It is permissible, there is no harm in it. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) broke his fast, a voluntary fast, when they informed him that they had food that had been gifted to them. He said, “Show it to me, for I have become a fasting person this morning.” So he (peace and blessings be upon him) took it and ate from it. Yes, this indicates that it is permissible for one who is performing a voluntary act to break his fast. Yes.
A shaykh arrived later, before the fast of the day.
Answer:
It is permissible, there is no harm in it. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) broke his fast, a voluntary fast, when they informed him that they had food that had been gifted to them. He said, “Show it to me, for I have become a fasting person this morning.” So he (peace and blessings be upon him) took it and ate from it. Yes, this indicates that it is permissible for one who is performing a voluntary act to break his fast. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 90 من 175 /شرح بلوغ المرام/الصيام/صوم التطوع وما نهي عن صومه/صالح الفوزان/الحديث/كبار العلماء — youtube.com (34:41)
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