Allâh's Messenger (ﷺ) forbade Al-Wisâl in observing As-Saum (the fasts). So, one of the Muslims said to him, "But you practise Al-Wisal. O Allâh's Messenger (ﷺ)! " The Prophet (ﷺ) replied, "Who amongst you is similar to me? I am given food and drink during night by my Lord. So, when the people refused to stop Al-[observe Şaum (fast) continuously], the Prophet (ﷺ) observed Ṣaum (fast) day and night continously along with them for a day and then another day and then they saw the crescent-moon (of the month of Shawwâl). The Prophet (ﷺ) said to them (angrily), If it (the crescent) had not appeared, I would have made you observe Șaum (fast) for a longer period." That was as a punishment for them when they refused to stop (practising Al-Wisal). In another quotation it was said to them "Do that much of deeds which is within your ability." [See Fath Al-Bâri, Vol. 5, Pages 110, 111]. [3:186-O.B]