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Sahih al-Bukhari 4505 (Book 65, Hadith 32) #4293
Fasting Alternatives for the Elderly and Weak

SUMMARY: This hadith explains that those who are too old or weak to fast can instead feed a poor person for each day of fasting.

Narrated 'Ata: That he heard Ibn 'Abbas reciting the Divine Verse:-- "And for those who can fast they had a choice either fast, or feed a poor for every day".. (2:184) Ibn 'Abbas said, "This Verse is not abrogated, but it is meant for old men and old women who have no strength to fast, so they should feed one poor person for each day of fasting (instead of fasting).
حَدَّثَنِي إِسْحَاقُ، أَخْبَرَنَا رَوْحٌ، حَدَّثَنَا زَكَرِيَّاءُ بْنُ إِسْحَاقَ، حَدَّثَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ دِينَارٍ، عَنْ عَطَاءٍ، سَمِعَ ابْنَ عَبَّاسٍ، يَقْرَأُ ‏{‏وَعَلَى الَّذِينَ يُطَوَّقُونَهُ فِدْيَةٌ طَعَامُ مِسْكِينٍ ‏}‏‏.‏ قَالَ ابْنُ عَبَّاسٍ لَيْسَتْ بِمَنْسُوخَةٍ، هُوَ الشَّيْخُ الْكَبِيرُ وَالْمَرْأَةُ الْكَبِيرَةُ لاَ يَسْتَطِيعَانِ أَنْ يَصُومَا، فَلْيُطْعِمَانِ مَكَانَ كُلِّ يَوْمٍ مِسْكِينًا‏.‏

TOPICS
fasting  *  poor  *  alternative  *  sawm  *  miskeen  *  badal

QUICK LESSONS:
Helping others in need regardless of our own circumstances.

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith explains that those who are too old or weak to fast during Ramadan can instead feed a poor person for each day of fasting. This is an act of charity and kindness, as it helps those in need while still fulfilling the obligation of fasting. It also shows us that Allah is merciful and understanding, as He has provided an alternative way for people who cannot physically fast due to age or health reasons. The hadith also teaches us about the importance of helping others in need, regardless of our own circumstances.

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