What is the meaning of “He ﷺ used to fast until it was said, ‘He does not break his fast…’”?
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Question:
Among the questions of this questioner (A.T.) is: What is the meaning of their saying: “The Messenger ﷺ used to fast until it was said, ‘He does not break his fast,’ and he used to break his fast until it was said, ‘He does not fast’”?
Answer:
The meaning is that he would seek out times when he had the opportunity to fast, and he would fast consecutively, such as six or seven days in a row if he had the opportunity and no engagements. He would have engagements with delegations and others, so he would break his fast for many days without fasting. In other words, he would seize the opportunities for fasting. If he found himself free, he would fast and continue the days in a row. If he found himself busy, he would break his fast and continue the days in a row—peace and blessings be upon him. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you with good.
Among the questions of this questioner (A.T.) is: What is the meaning of their saying: “The Messenger ﷺ used to fast until it was said, ‘He does not break his fast,’ and he used to break his fast until it was said, ‘He does not fast’”?
Answer:
The meaning is that he would seek out times when he had the opportunity to fast, and he would fast consecutively, such as six or seven days in a row if he had the opportunity and no engagements. He would have engagements with delegations and others, so he would break his fast for many days without fasting. In other words, he would seize the opportunities for fasting. If he found himself free, he would fast and continue the days in a row. If he found himself busy, he would break his fast and continue the days in a row—peace and blessings be upon him. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you with good.
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