13/15. Chapter:
Al-Lu'lu Wal-Marjan 681 — The Book of As-Siyâm (the Fasting)
A traveller may or may not observe Saum (fast) in the month of Ramadân without being liable for a sin, if the journey is of two stages or more.
Al-Lu'lu Wal-Marjan : 681
Al-Lu'lu Wal-MarjanHadith Number 681
حديث جَابِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللهِ، قَالَ: كَانَ رَسُولُ اللهِ ﷺ فِي سَفَرٍ، فَرَأَى زِحَامًا وَرَجُلًا قَدْ ظُلِّلَ عَلَيْهِ؛ فَقَالَ: مَا هذَا فَقَالُوا: صَائمٌ فَقَالَ: لَيْسَ مِنَ الْبِرِّ الصَّوْمُ فِي السَّفَرِ.
Narrated Jâbir bin ‘Abdullâh رضي الله عنهما : Allâh’s Messenger ﷺ was on a journey and saw a crowd of people, and a man was being shaded (by them). He asked, “What is the matter?” They said, “He (the man) is observing Saum (fast).” The Prophet ﷺ said, “It is not from Al-Birr (righteousness) that you observe Saum on a journey.” [1] ( Sahîh Al-Bukhârî, Hadîth No. 167, Vol. 3)
[1] The Ahâdîth of this chapter show that it is permissible for one to observe Saum (fast) or break his Saum while travelling. But it is recommended for a healthy strong person to fast, whereas a weak or sick person is recommended not to observe Saum . The saying of the Prophet ﷺ, “It is not righteousness that you observe Saum on a journey,” is applicable to a particular case, i.e. when one is so weak or sick that observing Saum would harm him. In such case one has to break his Saum , for Allâh does not like His devotees to harm themselves needlessly.
Translation source
- Compiler:
- Muhammad Fu'ad 'Abd al-Baqi
- Publisher:
- Darussalam Publication
