One who arrives for 'Umrah while fasting has three situations, and which is best.
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The Shaykh : So, the one who arrives for 'Umrah while fasting is either to break his fast and perform 'Umrah with energy from the moment he arrives, or to remain fasting and delay 'Umrah until he breaks his fast, or to remain fasting and perform 'Umrah on that day but with hardship. How many situations is this?
The questioner : Three.
The Shaykh : Three situations. Which is best? The best is to break his fast and perform 'Umrah with energy, because if he delays 'Umrah until sunset, he misses the recommended practice, which is to hasten in performing 'Umrah. Indeed, when a man comes as a pilgrim for 'Umrah, the best is that he performs 'Umrah promptly. Even the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), when he arrived in Makkah as a pilgrim for 'Umrah, would dismount his mount at the door of the mosque before going to his lodging and place of residence. So, you, O pilgrim for 'Umrah, the recommended practice for you is to hasten with 'Umrah. Therefore, it is prescribed that you break your fast so that you can perform 'Umrah with energy and strength. If you wish to fast on the second day, then fast. And if you wish to remain having broken your fast, there is no blame on you.
The questioner : Three.
The Shaykh : Three situations. Which is best? The best is to break his fast and perform 'Umrah with energy, because if he delays 'Umrah until sunset, he misses the recommended practice, which is to hasten in performing 'Umrah. Indeed, when a man comes as a pilgrim for 'Umrah, the best is that he performs 'Umrah promptly. Even the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), when he arrived in Makkah as a pilgrim for 'Umrah, would dismount his mount at the door of the mosque before going to his lodging and place of residence. So, you, O pilgrim for 'Umrah, the recommended practice for you is to hasten with 'Umrah. Therefore, it is prescribed that you break your fast so that you can perform 'Umrah with energy and strength. If you wish to fast on the second day, then fast. And if you wish to remain having broken your fast, there is no blame on you.