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Does fasting supererogatory fasts affect work performance? And what is the advice in this situation?

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If a voluntary fast leads to a deficiency in work or a breach of contract, then it is not permissible, because fulfilling work is an obligation that takes precedence over a voluntary fast. However, if the fast does not affect work performance, then fasting is permissible.

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