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Riyad as-Salihin, 1242

Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "If any one of you forgetfully eats or drinks (while observing fasting) he should complete his Saum (fasting), for Allah has fed him and given him to drink." <b>[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]</b>.

وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال‏:‏ ‏

‏إذا نسي أحدكم فأكل أو شرب فليتم صومه فإنما أطعمه الله وسقاه‏

‏ ‏(‏‏(‏متفق عليه‏)‏‏)‏

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In-Book Reference
Book 8, Hadith 252
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br> 1) A person is not to blame for something he has done out of forgetfulness, nor does this invalidate acts of worship. This is because he has not done it intentionally.<br> 2) Allah Almighty is merciful to His servants, as He does not burden them with anything beyond their capacity.<br> <br> <b>Benefit:</b><br> One of the rights of Muslims upon one another is that if someone forgets, another reminds him. Hence, if you see a fasting person eat, you should remind him that he is fasting. The Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) said regarding prayer: “And when I forget, remind me.”<br> For example, if you see a person pray away from the direction of the Qiblah, you should draw his attention.
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