The Ruling on Continuous Fasting (Wusul)

Question:
We are concluding this hadith, O Shaykh. In this chapter, meaning the chapter on the dislike of wasal (continuous fasting), do we understand from the previous hadiths that wasal is disliked, O Shaykh?

Answer:
Yes, the default ruling for wasal is that it is prohibited, and that a person should break his fast. Allah the Exalted said: So when the sun sets, the fasting person breaks his fast. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) had a special status due to the strength Allah the Mighty and Majestic granted him and the great pleasure he found that made him independent of food and drink. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) continued fasting with them when he saw their insistence on continuous fasting, and he continued with them until the month ended. He said, "If the new moon had been delayed, I would have increased it for you," or as he said (peace and blessings be upon him), as a way of discouraging them. So wasal is disliked. Yes.