The question addresses the timing of breaking the fast at sunset, which seems to contradict the Quranic verse that states to complete the fast until night.
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Peace be upon you.
There are two answers to this question:
First: There is no necessary connection between light and daytime, nor between nighttime and darkness. Night is defined as the period from sunset to dawn, while daytime is from dawn to sunset. If someone visits you at sunset, it would not be correct to say they visited you during the day; rather, sunset marks the beginning of the night. Therefore, if a person refrains from breaking their fast until sunset, they have indeed refrained until night. Similarly, if you visit someone after dawn, it would not be correct to say you visited them at night.
Additionally, when you arrive at the edge of a city, you would say you have arrived in the city. This illustrates the meaning of the preposition 'to'; it does not extend beyond the limit.
Second: The practice of Muslims since the time of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) until today has been to allow breaking the fast at sunset. This should be understood as the interpretation of the command to complete the fast until night. Is it reasonable to think that all Muslims could misunderstand the meaning of this verse while they recite it throughout the night and day? This is a general principle; whenever you find an established practice, do not doubt it.
May you be guided to all that is good.