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Q 1: On a night during the blessed month of Ramadan, may Allah bring it back with good, we woke up a few minutes before the Adhan (Call to prayer), and after we had prepared Suhur (predawn meal before the Fast), the Mu'adhin (Caller to prayer) started pronouncing the Adhan, but I kept eating and drinking during the Adhan until he was almost finished. My question is: Is there any sin upon me for eating during the Adhan? Should I make up for this day? I also heard from some people that they keep eating until the white thread (light) of dawn appears to be distinct from the black thread (darkness of night).They say that there is no sin upon me, Allah knows best. Please answer me, may Allah keep you safe.

A: If the fact is as you mentioned, and you did not know of the break of dawn, then your Sawm (Fast) is valid, for the original state here is that it is still night time. But in future, you should have your Suhur before the Adhan adhering to your Din (Religion of Islam), and guaranteeing the validity of your Sawm.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.