It is narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said:

"Verily, fasting is not only from eating and drinking. Rather, fasting is from vanity and obscenity. If someone abuses you or acts foolish against you, then say: Indeed, I am fasting."

This Hadith redefines fasting as a shield for the character. It is not merely physical deprivation but a spiritual exercise in self-restraint. When we are tested by the ignorance or hostility of others, our response should be a peaceful withdrawal. By declaring "I am fasting," we remind ourselves and others that we are currently in a state of worship that transcends petty arguments and foul language.