Seek advice from those who are knowledgeable in religious matters; Be mindful of your physical needs even when trying to fulfill religious obligations such as fasting during Ramadan; Follow through with your commitments if you have taken a vow but make sure it does not compromise your health or wellbeing in any way.

This hadith is about the advice given by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to Abu Israel who had taken a vow to remain standing and not sit, or go into the shade, or speak while observing fasting. The Prophet ﷺ advised him to speak, go into the shade, sit and complete his fast. This hadith teaches us that we should not take vows that are too difficult for us to keep as it can be detrimental for our health. We should also remember that if we do take such vows then we should seek advice from those who are knowledgeable in religious matters so they can help us find ways of fulfilling our vows without compromising our health or wellbeing. Furthermore, this hadith also teaches us about being mindful of our physical needs even when trying to fulfill religious obligations such as fasting during Ramadan.