Hadiths on Nullifiers of Fasting

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1 explained prophetic hadiths on "Nullifiers of Fasting": Arabic text, translation, explanation and lessons, with authenticity grade and references.

Short answer

This section contains a single authentic hadith on the nullifiers of fasting. It concerns the one who eats by forgetfulness: «Whoever forgets while fasting and eats or drinks, let him complete his fast, for it is Allah Who fed him and gave him drink». Eating or drinking through forgetfulness therefore does not nullify the fast, unlike a deliberate act.

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Authentic Whoever forgets while fasting and eats or drinks, let him complete his fast, for it is Allah Who fed him and gave him drink

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Mon 21 Jumada al-Awwal
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إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ