Jamiatul Ulama KZN

Brief Miscellaneous Q & A Relating to Fasting (2/22)

· 18 Shaʻban 1439 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is taking a meal before commencing a fast (suhur) necessary in order for a fast to be valid?

Answer

No, Suhur is not necessary. However, it is a virtuous act of Sunnah that should not be missed unnecessarily.

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