Riyad as-Salihin, 1241
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "If one does not eschew lies and false conduct, Allah has no need that he should abstain from his food and his drink." <b>[Al-Bukhari]</b>.
وعنه قال: قال النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم:
من لم يدع قول الزور والعمل به فليس لله حاجة في أن يدع طعامه وشرابه
((رواه البخاري)).
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 8, Hadith 251
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) The great wisdom behind fasting lies in the resultant fruit and benefit, i.e. attaining piety. It is not just about the outward aspects of hunger and thirst.<br>
2) If a person does not attain purity through the act of worship he performs, he should question the sincerity of the deeds he does, for a rightful and sincere worship has a good impact on a person’s life.