Prohibition of Extending Fast beyond one Day

English translation

Abu Hurairah and 'Aishah (May Allah be pleased with them) said:

The Prophet (ﷺ) prohibited observing continuous voluntary fasts beyond one day. <b>[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]</b>.

English translation

Ibn 'Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) said:

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prohibited observing continuous fasts beyond one day. The Companions submitted: "But you do it." He replied, "I am not like you. I am given to eat and to drink (from Allah)." <b>[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]</b>.