When should one stop eating and drinking? And what is the ruling on one who has the vessel in his hand when hearing the adhan?

Title: When should one stop eating and drinking? And what is the ruling on one who has the vessel in his hand when hearing the adhan?

Language: English

Short Discription: This is a questioned answered by the Permanent Committee regarding, When exactly must one stop eating and drinking if one is going to fast? Is it the adhaan of Fajr when the muezzin says Allaahu akbar, or what is the exact time? What should I do if the cup is at my mouth and I am drinking and the call to prayer begins?

Addition Date: 2012-08-02

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