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Sahih al-Bukhari 5636 (Book 74, Hadith 62) #5411
Fasting on the Day of 'Arafat

SUMMARY: The Prophet (PBUH) was asked if he was fasting on the Day of 'Arafat, and he drank from a wooden vessel full of milk.

Narrated Um Al-Fadl: that the people were in doubt whether the Prophet was fasting on the Day of 'Arafat or not, so a (wooden) drinking vessel full of milk was sent to him, and he drank it.
حَدَّثَنِي عَمْرُو بْنُ عَبَّاسٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ سَالِمٍ أَبِي النَّضْرِ، عَنْ عُمَيْرٍ، مَوْلَى أُمِّ الْفَضْلِ عَنْ أُمِّ الْفَضْلِ، أَنَّهُمْ شَكُّوا فِي صَوْمِ النَّبِيِّ يَوْمَ عَرَفَةَ، فَبُعِثَ إِلَيْهِ بِقَدَحٍ مِنْ لَبَنٍ فَشَرِبَهُ‏.‏

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fasting  *  milk  *  vessel  *  arafat

QUICK LESSONS:
Be mindful when asking questions about religious matters; show consideration for those who may be in need or difficulty at that time; respect religious matters .

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith is about the Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) actions during the Day of Arafah. On this day, people were unsure if he was fasting or not, so they sent him a wooden vessel full of milk to drink from. This shows that even though it is recommended to fast on this day, it is not obligatory and one can break their fast if needed. It also teaches us that we should be mindful and considerate when asking questions about religious matters as we do not want to put unnecessary pressure on others who may be in need or difficulty at that time.

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