He told his disciples how they were to act if they chose to fast, but he never commanded that they fast.
وقد اوضح لتلاميذه كيف يجب ان يتصرفوا اذا ارادوا ان يصوموا ،‏ غير انه لم يأمرهم قط ان يفعلوا ذلك .‏