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Q&A · Fasting

Can you fast without suhoor (the pre-dawn meal)?

The fast is valid without suhoor, but taking it is a recommended blessing that the Prophet ﷺ encouraged, saying there is blessing in the pre-dawn meal. Even a sip of water fulfils the Sunnah.

References
Sahih al-Bukhari 1923
Informational, not a personal fatwa. Consult a qualified scholar for rulings on your situation.

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