And they prayed. Abu adDarda went to the Prophet and told him what Salman had said. He came to me with some of his companions. This is related by al-Baihaqi. Al-Hafizh says it has a hassan chain.
Most scholars maintain that one who is performing a voluntary fast can break it.
It is, however, preferred to make up that day later on. The preceding view is clear and authentic hadith are support for that position. All rights reserved.