Nigerian singer Naira Marley, born Azeez Fashola, shared an Islamic teaching with his fans, particularly those observing Ramadan.
The holy fasting period began on Friday, February 28, 2025, as Muslims worldwide seek Allah’s blessings.
Naira Marley highlighted an Islamic rule stating that if someone accidentally eats or drinks while fasting, their fast remains valid.
Reports suggest that Naira Marley’s statement is based on the teachings of Prophet Muhammad.
The controversial music executive urged Muslims not to be too hard on themselves if they accidentally break their fast.
He further encouraged them to continue fasting for the rest of the day.
Naira Marley 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 triggers several reactions online with his post regarding fasting in the month of Ramadan below;
Oueen Iheoma Pepe: What baffles me is that after the fasting and all, they still go back to all the things they didn’t do during the fasting period. They fornicate, cheat, defraud, ritual killings, lie, steal etc. Prisons are full of one religious people or the other.
Oyiza Khadijat: Yes he’s right if u mistakenly eat while fasting, u can keep ur fasting…drop the food as soon as u remember.
Softlife Johnson: Hmmm nawao in Christianity if u put anytin in ur mouth after 12 in midnight and u want to fast that day just forget it u have spoil it.
Adam Yahaya Yakubu: He’s absolutely right. That’s purely scripture.
Stanley Menter Iruvwe : A normal human been no go forget say he or she is fasting, except u are from naira Marley record label.
Softlife Johnson: Hmmm nawao in Christianity if u put anytin in ur mouth after 12 in midnight and u want to fast that day just forget it u have spoil it.