Chapter on the Obligation of Shortening the Fast During Travel

Yahya ibn Abi Al-Ala narrated from Abu Abdullah عليه السلام, who said: "A fasting person in the Month of Ramadan while traveling is like one who breaks his fast in the Month of Ramadan while at home." Imam عليه السلام then added: "A man came to the Messenger of Allah سبحانه وتعالى (peace be upon him and his family) and said, 'O Messenger of Allah سبحانه وتعالى, should I fast during the Month of Ramadan while traveling?' The Prophet (peace be upon him and his family) replied: 'No.' The man then said: 'O Messenger of Allah سبحانه وتعالى, it is easy for me.' The Prophet (peace be upon him and his family) said: 'Indeed, Allah سبحانه وتعالى, the Blessed and Exalted, has given a concession to the sick and the travelers of my nation to break their fast in the Month of Ramadan. Would one of you like it if a charity he gave were returned to him?'"