Riyad as-Salihin, 1236
'Umar bin Al-Khattab (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "When the night approaches from this side (i.e., the east) and the day retreats from that side (i.e., west) and the sun sets, then it is time for a person observing Saum (fasting) to break his fast." <b>[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]</b>.
وعن عمر بن الخطاب، رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم:
إذا أقبل الليل من ههنا وأدبر النهار من ههنا، وغربت الشمس، فقد أفطر الصائم
((متفق عليه))
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 8, Hadith 246
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadiths:</b><br>
1) It is recommended to hasten in breaking the fast when the night approaches and the sun sets, even if some of its light is still remaining.<br>
2) We have to obey the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) and comply with his command, even if our minds do not recognize the wisdom behind it. A sign of a person’s guidance is his full submission to the texts of Shariah.<br>
{But no, by your Lord, they will not believe until they accept you [O Prophet] as judge in their disputes, and find no discomfort within their hearts about your judgments, but accept them wholeheartedly.} [Surat an-Nisā’: 65]