Is one who fasts and publicizes it to brag punished?
Synopsis
One who fasts and publicizes himself to others in order to brag that he is fasting is punished for the boastfulness; however, if asked, he may acknowledge truthfully that he is fasting provided he is not doing so to gain honor.
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