If you see a fasting person eating or drinking forgetfully during the day in Ramadan, what should I do: should I remind him or leave him alone?
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The Shaykh : Buraydah.
The questioner : Peace be upon you, and Allah's mercy and blessings.
The Shaykh : Peace be upon you.
The questioner : If you see a fasting person eating or drinking forgetfully during the day in Ramadan, what should I do: should I remind him or leave him alone?
The Shaykh : No. It is obligatory for one who sees a person eating or drinking in Ramadan, knowing that he is fasting, to remind him, because if he forgot, he is excused. But you did not forget. And Allah the Exalted said:[Al-Ma'idah 5:2]. Yes.
The questioner : Peace be upon you, and Allah's mercy and blessings.
The Shaykh : Peace be upon you.
The questioner : If you see a fasting person eating or drinking forgetfully during the day in Ramadan, what should I do: should I remind him or leave him alone?
The Shaykh : No. It is obligatory for one who sees a person eating or drinking in Ramadan, knowing that he is fasting, to remind him, because if he forgot, he is excused. But you did not forget. And Allah the Exalted said: