Respect your religious obligations and strive to fulfill them .

This hadith explains that before Ramadan was made an obligation, people used to fast on the day of 'Ashura'. However, once Ramadan became an obligation, people stopped fasting on 'Ashura'. The Prophet Muhammad is telling us that if we are not fasting then we should take food. This hadith teaches us to be mindful and respectful of our religious obligations while also being aware that Allah is merciful and understanding towards us as well. We should strive to fulfill our religious obligations but also remember that Allah knows our circumstances and will forgive us if we are unable to do so for any reason.