Explanation of the Book of Foods-01a
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The reciter: Muhammad ibn Kathir narrated to us, Sufyan informed us, from Mansur, from Abu Wa'il, from Abu Musa al-Ash'ari (may Allah be pleased with him), from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), who said: Sunan Abi Dawud 3105Sahih (Al-Albani) Sufyan said: "The captive is a prisoner."
The Shaykh : Now, regarding his saying: This is the point of reference: "Feed the hungry." If we are commanded to feed the hungry, then the hungry person is commanded to feed himself. Therefore, it is obligatory for the hungry person who fears death to eat. As for Sunan Abi Dawud 3105Sahih (Al-Albani), meaning the prisoner, their meanings are clear. Yes.
Feed the hungry, visit the sick and free the captive.
أطعموا الجائع وعودوا المريض وفكوا العانيThe Shaykh : Now, regarding his saying:
