Did the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) abstain from food out of asceticism?
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The questioner : Did the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) ever, on any occasion, have food presented to him from what Allah has made lawful, and say: ...?
The Shaykh : By Allah, I do not remember this, but it is reported that he (peace and blessings be upon him) preferred others over himself. He would tie a stone to his stomach from hunger and give charity as one who does not fear poverty.
The Shaykh : By Allah, I do not remember this, but it is reported that he (peace and blessings be upon him) preferred others over himself. He would tie a stone to his stomach from hunger and give charity as one who does not fear poverty.