Is the pre-dawn meal obligatory?

Question : Peace be upon you. He says: Honorable Shaykh, they have a son who is unable to eat the pre-dawn meal, and he is not willing to eat it. Does he commit a sin? And do we force him to do so?

Answer : He commits a sin, but he is not to be forced to do this. However, eating the pre-dawn meal is a recommended practice (sunnah) that the Prophet