What should a person do if they accidentally eat or drink while fasting?

Category: 2

Date: September 16, 2024

Scholar: Sheikh Muhammad bin Salih al-Uthaymeen

Answer:

If a person eats or drinks forgetfully while fasting, their fast remains valid and they should continue fasting for the rest of the day. This is based on the hadith of the Prophet (peace be upon him) who said, "Whoever forgets he is fasting and eats or drinks, let him complete his fast for Allah has fed him and given him drink."

Sources:

Sahih al-Bukhari 1933, Sahih Muslim 1155

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