The Meaning of Continuous Fasting (Wasal) and Its Ruling
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Question:
To conclude this session, the questioner Abu Ahmad asks: What is continuous fasting (wasal)? Is it prescribed?
Answer:
Wasal is not breaking the fast between days; one fasts for multiple consecutive days without breaking the fast in between. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) prohibited this. It is better for the one fasting to be lenient with himself, and breaking the fast at sunset is better than wasal. This applies except to one who makes it his habit to fast continuously for only seven days and no more. As for the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), he would fast continuously and do so frequently because Allah strengthened him for it and singled him out for it. Yes.
To conclude this session, the questioner Abu Ahmad asks: What is continuous fasting (wasal)? Is it prescribed?
Answer:
Wasal is not breaking the fast between days; one fasts for multiple consecutive days without breaking the fast in between. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) prohibited this. It is better for the one fasting to be lenient with himself, and breaking the fast at sunset is better than wasal. This applies except to one who makes it his habit to fast continuously for only seven days and no more. As for the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), he would fast continuously and do so frequently because Allah strengthened him for it and singled him out for it. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3754] معنى صوم الوصال وحكمه - صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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