Does one have to have Suhûr for the fast to be valid?
Published as Fasting FAQs Part 1 (17/27)
Question
Does one have to have Suhûr for the fast to be valid?
Answer
No. However, partaking in Suhûr should not be missed as it is a Sunnah.
Questions about this ruling, answered only from the archive with sources.
Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.
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Source: Jamiatul Ulama KZN — https://jamiat.org.za/fasting-faqs-2/
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