FIQH 3.130: EATING A PRE-DAWN MEAL BEFORE FASTING
All Muslims agree that it is preferred to eat a pre-dawn meal and that there is no sin upon one who does not do so. Anas reported that the Messenger of Allah said: “Eat a pre-dawn meal, for there are blessings in it.” This is related by al Bukhari and Muslim.
Al-Miqdam ibn Madyakrib reported that the Prophet, upon whom be peace, said: “You should eat this pre-dawn meal for it is a blessed nourishment.” This is related by an-Nasa’i with a good chain. The reason why it is a blessing is that it strengthens the fasting person, makes him more energetic, and makes the fast easier for him.
Fiqh 3.130 a: Fasting, what would fulfill the sunnah of eating a pre-dawn meal
The sunnah would be fulfilled by eating a small or large quantity of food, or even just by drinking a sip of water. Abu Sa’id al-Khudri reported that the Messenger of Allah said: “The pre-dawn meal is blessed, so do not neglect it even if you only take a sip of water. Verily, Allah and the angels pray for those who have pre-dawn meals.” This is related by Ahmad.
Fiqh 3.130 b: Fasting, the time for the pre-dawn meal
The time for the pre-dawn meal is between the middle of the night and dawn. It is considered best to delay it (that is, as close to dawn as possible). Zaid ibn Thabit reported: “We ate the pre-dawn meal with the Messenger of Allah and then we got up for the prayer. He was asked: ‘What was the amount of time between the two?’ He responded: ‘[The time it would take to recite] fifty verses.’ ” This is recounted by al-Bukhari and Muslim.
Amr ibn Maimun adds: “The companions of Muhammad, upon whom be peace, would be the first to break the fast and the last to eat their pre-dawn meals.” This is recorded by al-Baihaqi with a sahih chain.
Abu Zharr al-Ghafari related that the Prophet said: “My nation will always retain some goodness as long as they hasten breaking the fast and delay eating the pre-dawn meal.” This hadith has in its chain one Sulaim ibn Abu Uthman who is unknown.
Source: Fiqh us Sunnah
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