It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) and Sayyiduna Hasan (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) said: When any one of you is fasting and he eats or drinks forgetfully, then he should complete his fast, for it is Allah Almighty who has fed him and given him drink.
Hadith Referenceالفتح الربانی / كتاب الصيام / 3788
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:صحیح
Hadith Takhrij«اخرجه البخاري: 6669، ومسلم: 1155 ، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة: 9136 ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 9125»
Brief Explanation
Benefits: … This ruling pertains to both obligatory and voluntary fasts.