Sayyiduna Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) observed continuous fasting (i.e., he did not eat at the time of iftar or suhoor and kept the fast going) during the last days of Ramadan. So some of the companions also observed continuous fasting. When the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) was informed of this, he said: "If the days of this month were to increase, I would continue fasting for so many days that those who are excessive in their desires would give up their desire. I am not like you people. I spend my days in such a way that my Lord feeds me and gives me drink."