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.

It is narrated that the Prophet ﷺ once said:

You must adhere to my Sunnah and the Sunnah of the righteous, guided successors. Hold firmly to it as if biting with your molar teeth. Beware of newly invented matters in religion, for every new matter is an innovation, and every innovation is misguidance.

it is so important to always double check our worship and see if it is in line with how Allah SWT inspired the Messenger ﷺ to teach us, otherwise we will fall into misguidance and innovation.