It is narrated from a Companion (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade cupping and continuous fasting, but did not declare them unlawful so that permission for them would remain for the Companions. Someone asked, "O Messenger of Allah! Do you yourself observe continuous fasting?" The Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) replied, "If I do so, then my Lord feeds me and gives me drink."