Ramadan: Naira Marley Advises Muslims On What To Do When They Accidentally Eat While Fasting

• Naira Marley, has shared his thoughts with fellow Muslims, especially those observing the fast during Ramadan.

• The fasting period started on Friday, February 28, 2025, as Muslims globally seek closeness to Allah.

• He mentioned a rule in Islam that states if someone accidentally eats or drinks while fasting, their fast remains valid.

Nigerian artist Azeez Fashola, known as Naira Marley, has shared his thoughts with fellow Muslims, especially those observing the fast during Ramadan. The fasting period started on Friday, February 28, 2025, as Muslims globally seek closeness to Allah.

He mentioned a rule in Islam that states if someone accidentally eats or drinks while fasting, their fast remains valid. It is said that Naira Marley’s comment is based on the teachings of Prophet Muhammad.

The music executive, known for his controversial views, told Muslims not to be too hard on themselves if they mistakenly break their fast before the time. He urged them to keep fasting for the rest of the day. 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.”

Naira Marley’s message caused mixed reactions from Muslims and people of other faiths, along with criticism related to Mohbad’s death.

See some comments below

@__retired_agbero: Na every Ramadan you dey do good Muslim omo toh bully nko?

@Ashabul_Jannaah: Truly, Allah is Most Merciful. May He accept our fasts and forgive our shortcomings.

@pappyjay_001: As it shows that you sabi the religion wella, you go like tell us where you learnt bully from?

@ForeignOt: So na Allah feed me rice and chicken wey I finish just now. Alhamdullilah 🙏 @officialnairam1 thanks for the clarification.

@lordwarice: If I forgetfully light Baki unkor?

@miss_ebony19: This guy no care anymore.

@flyest_mz: Una dey enjoy for this your religion. I understand tasting something cause you forgot so una go go ahead chop am finish?

@tz_yangsage: I mistakenly fell and shawarma fell into mouth, and a slice of apple also fell into my mouth. Also 3 litres of water enter into my mouth.

@UwaisMohammed17: ISLAM IS NOT ALL ABOUT PRAYING AND FASTING, IT’S ALSO ABOUT HOW YOU TREAT PEOPLE. YOU CAN PRAY ALL NIGHT, BUT IF YOU’RE RUDE, ARROGANT, OR HURT OTHERS, YOU’RE MISSING THE ESSENCE OF ISLAM.