Singer Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, has taken to his social media platform to educate Muslims during this Ramadan season.
Naira Marley advised that any Muslim who forgetfully eats or drinks while fasting can continue their fast as it is still valid.
He cautioned them not to be harsh on themselves if they intentionally broke their fast before time. According to him, they can continue fasting for the rest of the day.
Naira Marley believes that the food or drink was given to him by Allah.
He wrote, “If somebody eats or drinks forgetfully, then he should complete his fast, for what he has eaten or drunk was given to him by Allah.”
The singer's post attracted several reactions from Nigerians. Some Muslims agreed with him and added that despite continuing their fast, they will have to repay the fast after Ramadan.
@Ashabul_Jannaah: Truly, Allah is Most Merciful. May He accept our fasts and forgive our shortcomings.
@HarryAgada: Prophet Naira
@MFaarees_: 'FORGETFULLY' don't nobody forget that.
@olasaliba: who told you yes he will continue his fast but he will letter repaid the fasting after ramadan
@opeyemi326: Yeah you are right but he/she will still have to repay the fast
@EjikeIbeh2: Low-key this guy naira Marley in really invested in religion more than y'all forming moral police up and down.
During fasting periods, he always dedicate his socials to make posts that aligns with the season and this should be applauded.