It is narrated from Hazrat Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Protect yourselves from fasting continuously for several days with only one pre-dawn meal (suhoor)." The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said this three times. The companions (may Allah be pleased with them) submitted, "O Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), you yourself fast continuously in this manner?" The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) replied, "You are not like me in this matter. I spend the night in such a state that my Lord Himself gives me food and drink. Therefore, take upon yourselves only as much as you have the strength to bear."