Narrated Anas bin Malik:
We used to travel with the Prophet and neither did the fasting persons criticize those who were not fasting, nor did those who were not fasting criticize the fasting ones.
Reference | : Sahih al-Bukhari 1947 |
In-book reference | : Book 30, Hadith 54 |
USC-MSA web (English) reference | : Vol. 3, Book 31, Hadith 168 |
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Narrated Aisha:
During the Pre-lslamic Period of ignorance the Quraish used to observe fasting on the day of 'Ashura', and the Prophet himself used to observe fasting on it too. But when he came to Medina, he fasted on that day and ordered the Muslims to fast on it. When (the order of compulsory fasting in ) Ramadan was revealed, fasting in Ramadan became an obligation, and fasting on 'Ashura' was given up, and who ever wished to fast (on it) did so, and whoever did not wish to fast on it, did not fast.
Reference | : Sahih al-Bukhari 4504 |
In-book reference | : Book 65, Hadith 31 |
USC-MSA web (English) reference | : Vol. 6, Book 60, Hadith 31 |
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Narrated Abu Huraira:
Allah's Apostle said, "Allah said, 'All the deeds of Adam's sons (people) are for them, except fasting which is for Me, and I will give the reward for it.' Fasting is a shield or protection from the fire and from committing sins. If one of you is fasting, he should avoid sexual relation with his wife and quarreling, and if somebody should fight or quarrel with him, he should say, 'I am fasting.' By Him in Whose Hands my soul is' The unpleasant smell coming out from the mouth of a fasting person is better in the sight of Allah than the smell of musk. There are two pleasures for the fasting person, one at the time of breaking his fast, and the other at the time when he will meet his Lord; then he will be pleased because of his fasting."
Reference | : Sahih al-Bukhari 1904 |
In-book reference | : Book 30, Hadith 14 |
USC-MSA web (English) reference | : Vol. 3, Book 31, Hadith 128 |
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Grade: | Sahih (Darussalam) |
Reference | : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 764 |
In-book reference | : Book 8, Hadith 83 |
English translation | : Vol. 2, Book 3, Hadith 764 |
Narrated `Abdullah:
That Al-Ash'ath entered upon him while he was eating. Al-Ash'ath said, "Today is 'Ashura." I said (to him), "Fasting had been observed (on such a day) before (the order of compulsory fasting in) Ramadan was revealed. But when (the order of fasting in) Ramadan was revealed, fasting (on 'Ashura') was given up, so come and eat."
Reference | : Sahih al-Bukhari 4503 |
In-book reference | : Book 65, Hadith 30 |
USC-MSA web (English) reference | : Vol. 6, Book 60, Hadith 30 |
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Narrated Ibn `Umar:
The Prophet observed the fast on the 10th of Muharram ('Ashura), and ordered (Muslims) to fast on that day, but when the fasting of the month of Ramadan was prescribed, the fasting of the 'Ashura' was abandoned. `Abdullah did not use to fast on that day unless it coincided with his routine fasting by chance.
Reference | : Sahih al-Bukhari 1892 |
In-book reference | : Book 30, Hadith 2 |
USC-MSA web (English) reference | : Vol. 3, Book 31, Hadith 116 |
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Narrated `Aisha:
Allah's Apostle used to fast till one would say that he would never stop fasting, and he would abandon fasting till one would say that he would never fast. I never saw Allah's Apostle fasting for a whole month except the month of Ramadan, and did not see him fasting in any month more than in the month of Sha'ban.
Reference | : Sahih al-Bukhari 1969 |
In-book reference | : Book 30, Hadith 76 |
USC-MSA web (English) reference | : Vol. 3, Book 31, Hadith 190 |
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Another narration is: He (PBUH) observed Saum during the whole month of Sha'ban except a few days.
[Al- Bukhari and Muslim].
Reference | : Riyad as-Salihin 1247 |
In-book reference | : Book 8, Hadith 257 |
Grade: | Sahih (Darussalam) |
Reference | : Sunan an-Nasa'i 2216 |
In-book reference | : Book 22, Hadith 127 |
English translation | : Vol. 3, Book 22, Hadith 2218 |
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
In a narration by Al-Bukhari, the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "Allah says: '(The person observing Saum) has abstained from food and drink, and sexual pleasures for My sake; fasting is for Me, and I will bestow its reward. Every good deed has ten times its reward'."
In a narration by Muslim, the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "The reward of every (good) deed of a person is multiplied from ten to seven hundred times. Allah (SWT) says: 'The reward of observing Saum is different from the reward of other good deeds; Saum is for Me, and I Alone will give its reward. The person observing Saum abstains from food and drink only for My sake.' The fasting person has two joyous occasions, one at the time of breaking his fast, and the other at the time of meeting his Rubb. Surely, the breath of one observing Saum is better smelling to Allah than the fragrance of musk."
Reference | : Riyad as-Salihin 1215 |
In-book reference | : Book 8, Hadith 225 |
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Allah's Apostle said, "Fasting is a shield (or a screen or a shelter). So, the person observing fasting should avoid sexual relation with his wife and should not behave foolishly and impudently, and if somebody fights with him or abuses him, he should tell him twice, 'I am fasting." The Prophet added, "By Him in Whose Hands my soul is, the smell coming out from the mouth of a fasting person is better in the sight of Allah than the smell of musk. (Allah says about the fasting person), 'He has left his food, drink and desires for My sake. The fast is for Me. So I will reward (the fasting person) for it and the reward of good deeds is multiplied ten times."
Reference | : Sahih al-Bukhari 1894 |
In-book reference | : Book 30, Hadith 4 |
USC-MSA web (English) reference | : Vol. 3, Book 31, Hadith 118 |
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[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
Reference | : Riyad as-Salihin 1260 |
In-book reference | : Book 8, Hadith 270 |
Grade: | Hasan (Darussalam) |
Reference | : Sunan an-Nasa'i 2416 |
In-book reference | : Book 22, Hadith 327 |
English translation | : Vol. 3, Book 22, Hadith 2418 |
Grade: | Sahih (Darussalam) |
Reference | : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 807 |
In-book reference | : Book 8, Hadith 126 |
English translation | : Vol. 2, Book 3, Hadith 807 |
[Muslim].
Reference | : Riyad as-Salihin 1254 |
In-book reference | : Book 8, Hadith 264 |
Yahya related to me from Malik from Abu'z Zinad from al-A'raj from Abu Hurayra that the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, "Fasting is a protection for you, so when you are fasting, do not behave obscenely or foolishly, and if any one argues with you or abuses you, say, 'I am fasting. I am fasting.' "
USC-MSA web (English) reference | : Book 18, Hadith 57 |
Arabic reference | : Book 18, Hadith 690 |
Grade: | Sahih (Al-Albani) | صحيح (الألباني) | حكم : |
Reference | : Sunan Abi Dawud 2363 |
In-book reference | : Book 14, Hadith 51 |
English translation | : Book 13, Hadith 2356 |
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet said, "(Allah said), 'Every good deed of Adam's son is for him except fasting; it is for Me. and I shall reward (the fasting person) for it.' Verily, the smell of the mouth of a fasting person is better to Allah than the smell of musk."
Reference | : Sahih al-Bukhari 5927 |
In-book reference | : Book 77, Hadith 142 |
USC-MSA web (English) reference | : Vol. 7, Book 72, Hadith 811 |
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Narrated Ibn `Abbas:
Allah's Apostle set out towards Hunain in the month of Ramadan and some of the people were fasting while some others were not fasting, and when the Prophet mounted his she-camel, he asked for a tumbler of milk or water and put it on the palm of his hand or on his she-camel and then the people looked at him; and those who were not fasting told those who were fasting, to break their fast (i.e. as the Prophet had done so).
Reference | : Sahih al-Bukhari 4277 |
In-book reference | : Book 64, Hadith 311 |
USC-MSA web (English) reference | : Vol. 5, Book 59, Hadith 575 |
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Grade: | Sahih (Darussalam) |
Reference | : Sunan an-Nasa'i 2283 |
In-book reference | : Book 22, Hadith 194 |
English translation | : Vol. 3, Book 22, Hadith 2285 |
Grade: | Hasan (Darussalam) |
Reference | : Sunan an-Nasa'i 2272 |
In-book reference | : Book 22, Hadith 183 |
English translation | : Vol. 3, Book 22, Hadith 2274 |
Sunnah.com reference | : Book 5, Hadith 31 |
English translation | : Book 5, Hadith 700 |
Arabic reference | : Book 5, Hadith 680 |
Abu Qatada al-Ansari (Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) was asked about his fasting. The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) felt annoyed. Thereupon 'Umar (Allah be pleased with him) said:
Reference | : Sahih Muslim 1162b |
In-book reference | : Book 13, Hadith 253 |
USC-MSA web (English) reference | : Book 6, Hadith 2603 |
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Narrated `Abdullah bin `Amr:
Allah's Apostle was informed that I had taken an oath to fast daily and to pray (every night) all the night throughout my life (so Allah's Apostle came to me and asked whether it was correct): I replied, "Let my parents be sacrificed for you! I said so." The Prophet said, "You can not do that. So, fast for few days and give it up for few days, offer Salat (prayer) and sleep. Fast three days a month as the reward of good deeds is multiplied ten times and that will be equal to one year of fasting." The Prophet said to me, "Fast one day and give up fasting for two days." I replied, "I can do better than that." The Prophet said to me, "Fast one day and give up fasting for a day and that is the fasting of Prophet David and that is the best fasting." I said, "I have the power to fast better (more) than that." The Prophet said, "There is no better fasting than that."
Reference | : Sahih al-Bukhari 1976 |
In-book reference | : Book 30, Hadith 83 |
USC-MSA web (English) reference | : Vol. 3, Book 31, Hadith 197 |
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[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
Reference | : Riyad as-Salihin 1224 |
In-book reference | : Book 8, Hadith 234 |
[At- Tirmidhi].
Reference | : Riyad as-Salihin 1225 |
In-book reference | : Book 8, Hadith 235 |
Grade: | Sahih (Darussalam) |
Reference | : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 768 |
In-book reference | : Book 8, Hadith 87 |
English translation | : Vol. 2, Book 3, Hadith 768 |
Grade: | Hasan (Darussalam) |
Reference | : Sunan an-Nasa'i 2234 |
In-book reference | : Book 22, Hadith 145 |
English translation | : Vol. 3, Book 22, Hadith 2236 |
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
Reference | : Riyad as-Salihin 1242 |
In-book reference | : Book 8, Hadith 252 |
[Muslim].
Reference | : Riyad as-Salihin 737 |
In-book reference | : Book 2, Hadith 11 |
Grade: | Sahih (Darussalam) |
Reference | : Sunan an-Nasa'i 2309 |
In-book reference | : Book 22, Hadith 220 |
English translation | : Vol. 3, Book 22, Hadith 2311 |
Reference | : Sunan an-Nasa'i 2284 |
In-book reference | : Book 22, Hadith 195 |
English translation | : Vol. 3, Book 22, Hadith 2286 |
Narrated `Aisha:
The people used to fast on the day of 'Ashura' before fasting in Ramadan was prescribed but when (the order of compulsory fasting in) Ramadan was revealed, it was up to one to fast on it (i.e. 'Ashura') or not.
Reference | : Sahih al-Bukhari 4502 |
In-book reference | : Book 65, Hadith 29 |
USC-MSA web (English) reference | : Vol. 6, Book 60, Hadith 29 |
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Sunnah.com reference | : Book 5, Hadith 18 |
English translation | : Book 5, Hadith 688 |
Arabic reference | : Book 5, Hadith 667 |
Narrated Aisha, Ummul Mu'minin:
The Messenger of Allah (saws) used to kiss me when he was fasting and when I was fasting.
Grade: | Sahih (Al-Albani) | صحيح (الألباني) | حكم : |
Reference | : Sunan Abi Dawud 2384 |
In-book reference | : Book 14, Hadith 72 |
English translation | : Book 13, Hadith 2378 |
Grade: | Sahih (Darussalam) |
Reference | : Sunan an-Nasa'i 2214 |
In-book reference | : Book 22, Hadith 125 |
English translation | : Vol. 3, Book 22, Hadith 2216 |
Grade: | Sahih (Darussalam) |
Reference | : Sunan an-Nasa'i 2166 |
In-book reference | : Book 22, Hadith 77 |
English translation | : Vol. 3, Book 22, Hadith 2168 |
[Al- Bukhari].
Reference | : Riyad as-Salihin 1170 |
In-book reference | : Book 8, Hadith 180 |
Narrated Um Al-Fadl bint Al-Harith:
"While the people were with me on the day of `Arafat they differed as to whether the Prophet was fasting or not; some said that he was fasting while others said that he was not fasting. So, I sent to him a bowl full of milk while he was riding over his camel and he drank it."
Reference | : Sahih al-Bukhari 1988 |
In-book reference | : Book 30, Hadith 95 |
USC-MSA web (English) reference | : Vol. 3, Book 31, Hadith 209 |
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Abu Huraira (Allah be pleased with him) reported:
Reference | : Sahih Muslim 1151a |
In-book reference | : Book 13, Hadith 209 |
USC-MSA web (English) reference | : Book 6, Hadith 2563 |
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Reference | : Sunan an-Nasa'i 2231 |
In-book reference | : Book 22, Hadith 142 |
English translation | : Vol. 3, Book 22, Hadith 2233 |
صَحِيحٌ (الألباني) | حكم : |
Reference | : Mishkat al-Masabih 2078 |
In-book reference | : Book 7, Hadith 120 |
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
Reference | : Riyad as-Salihin 1251 |
In-book reference | : Book 8, Hadith 261 |
Grade: | Sahih (Darussalam) |
Reference | : Sunan an-Nasa'i 2212 |
In-book reference | : Book 22, Hadith 123 |
English translation | : Vol. 3, Book 22, Hadith 2214 |
Grade: | Sahih (Darussalam) |
Reference | : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 781 |
In-book reference | : Book 8, Hadith 100 |
English translation | : Vol. 2, Book 3, Hadith 781 |
Grade: | Sahih (Al-Albani) | صحيح (الألباني) | حكم : |
Reference | : Sunan Abi Dawud 2461 |
In-book reference | : Book 14, Hadith 149 |
English translation | : Book 13, Hadith 2455 |
Narrated Um Al-Fadl bint Al Harith:
On the day of `Arafat, some people who were with me, differed about the fasting of the Prophet (p.b.u.h) some said that he was fasting while others said that he was not fasting. So I sent a bowl full of milk to him while he was riding his camel, and he drank that milk.
Reference | : Sahih al-Bukhari 1661 |
In-book reference | : Book 25, Hadith 142 |
USC-MSA web (English) reference | : Vol. 2, Book 26, Hadith 723 |
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'Alqama reported that Ash'ath b. Qais went to Ibn Mas'udd while he was eating on the day of Ashura. Thereupon he said:
Reference | : Sahih Muslim 1127d |
In-book reference | : Book 13, Hadith 157 |
USC-MSA web (English) reference | : Book 6, Hadith 2513 |
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[At-Tirmidhi].
Reference | : Riyad as-Salihin 1226 |
In-book reference | : Book 8, Hadith 236 |
Grade: | Sahih (Darussalam) |
Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 1750 |
In-book reference | : Book 7, Hadith 113 |
English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 7, Hadith 1750 |
Reference | : Hisn al-Muslim 185 |
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet said, "None of you should fast a day or two before the month of Ramadan unless he has the habit of fasting (Nawafil) (and if his fasting coincides with that day) then he can fast that day."
Reference | : Sahih al-Bukhari 1914 |
In-book reference | : Book 30, Hadith 24 |
USC-MSA web (English) reference | : Vol. 3, Book 31, Hadith 138 |
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Grade: | Sahih (Darussalam) |
Reference | : Sunan an-Nasa'i 2420 |
In-book reference | : Book 22, Hadith 331 |
English translation | : Vol. 3, Book 22, Hadith 2422 |
Reference | : Sahih al-Bukhari 1996 |
In-book reference | : Book 30, Hadith 102 |
USC-MSA web (English) reference | : Vol. 3, Book 31, Hadith 216 |
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Narrated Aisha:
Quraish used to fast on the day of 'Ashura' in the Pre-Islamic period, and Allah's Apostle too, used to fast on that day. When he came to Medina, he fasted on that day and ordered others to fast, too. Later when the fasting of the month of Ramadan was prescribed, he gave up fasting on the day of 'Ashura' and it became optional for one to fast on it or not.
Reference | : Sahih al-Bukhari 2002 |
In-book reference | : Book 30, Hadith 107 |
USC-MSA web (English) reference | : Vol. 3, Book 31, Hadith 220 |
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Umm al-Fadl bint- al-Harith reported that some people argued about the fasting of the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) on the day of 'Arafa. Some of them said that he had been fasting, whereas the others said that he had not been fasting. I sent a cup of milk to him while he was riding his camel at 'Arafa, and he drank it.
Reference | : Sahih Muslim 1123a |
In-book reference | : Book 13, Hadith 138 |
USC-MSA web (English) reference | : Book 6, Hadith 2494 |
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Grade: | Sahih (Darussalam) |
Reference | : Sunan an-Nasa'i 2277 |
In-book reference | : Book 22, Hadith 188 |
English translation | : Vol. 3, Book 22, Hadith 2279 |
Grade: | Sahih (Darussalam) |
Reference | : Sunan an-Nasa'i 2213 |
In-book reference | : Book 22, Hadith 124 |
English translation | : Vol. 3, Book 22, Hadith 2215 |
Narrated Ibn `Abbas:
The Prophet never fasted a full month except the month of Ramadan, and he used to fast till one could say, "By Allah, he will never stop fasting," and he would abandon fasting till one would say, "By Allah, he will never fast."
Reference | : Sahih al-Bukhari 1971 |
In-book reference | : Book 30, Hadith 78 |
USC-MSA web (English) reference | : Vol. 3, Book 31, Hadith 192 |
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[Abu Dawud].
Reference | : Riyad as-Salihin 1263 |
In-book reference | : Book 8, Hadith 273 |
Grade: | Da'if (Darussalam) |
Reference | : Sunan an-Nasa'i 2430 |
In-book reference | : Book 22, Hadith 341 |
English translation | : Vol. 3, Book 22, Hadith 2432 |
Reference | : Hisn al-Muslim 186 |
Abu Qatada reported that Abu al Malih informed me:
Reference | : Sahih Muslim 1159m |
In-book reference | : Book 13, Hadith 247 |
USC-MSA web (English) reference | : Book 6, Hadith 2597 |
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Yahya related to me from Malik that he had heard that the people of knowledge did not disapprove of people fasting using tooth-sticks at any hour of the day in Ramadan, whether at the beginning or the end, nor had he heard any of the people of knowledge disapproving of or forbidding the practice.
Yahya said that he heard Malik say, about fasting for six days after breaking the fast at the end of Ramadan, that he had never seen any of the people of knowledge and fiqh fasting them. He said, "I have not heard that any of our predecessors used to do that, and the people of knowledge disapprove of it and they are afraid that it might become a bida and that common and ignorant people might join to Ramadan what does not belong to it, if they were to think that the people of knowledge had given permission for that to be done and were seen doing it.
Yahya said that he heard Malik say, "I have never heard any of the people of knowledge and fiqh and those whom people take as an example forbidding fasting on the day of jumua. Fasting on it is good, and I have seen one of the people of knowledge fasting it, and it seemed to me that he was keen to do so."
USC-MSA web (English) reference | : Book 18, Hadith 60 |
Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying:
Reference | : Sahih Muslim 1151d |
In-book reference | : Book 13, Hadith 212 |
USC-MSA web (English) reference | : Book 6, Hadith 2566 |
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Reference | : Sunan an-Nasa'i 2217 |
In-book reference | : Book 22, Hadith 128 |
English translation | : Vol. 3, Book 22, Hadith 2219 |
Abdullah b. Shaqiq reported. I asked 'A'isha (Allah be pleased with her) about fasting of the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him). She said:
Reference | : Sahih Muslim 1156c |
In-book reference | : Book 13, Hadith 225 |
USC-MSA web (English) reference | : Book 6, Hadith 2578 |
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Grade: | Hasan (Darussalam) |
Reference | : Sunan an-Nasa'i 2358 |
In-book reference | : Book 22, Hadith 269 |
English translation | : Vol. 3, Book 22, Hadith 2360 |
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet said, "Allah said: The Fast is for Me and I will give the reward for it, as he (the one who observes the fast) leaves his sexual desire, food and drink for My Sake. Fasting is a screen (from Hell) and there are two pleasures for a fasting person, one at the time of breaking his fast, and the other at the time when he will meet his Lord. And the smell of the mouth of a fasting person is better in Allah's Sight than the smell of musk." (See Hadith No. 128, Vol. 3).
Reference | : Sahih al-Bukhari 7492 |
In-book reference | : Book 97, Hadith 118 |
USC-MSA web (English) reference | : Vol. 9, Book 93, Hadith 584 |
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Grade: | Sahih (Darussalam) |
Reference | : Sunan an-Nasa'i 2211 |
In-book reference | : Book 22, Hadith 122 |
English translation | : Vol. 3, Book 22, Hadith 2213 |
Grade: | Sahih (Darussalam) |
Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 1650 |
In-book reference | : Book 7, Hadith 13 |
English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 7, Hadith 1650 |
Grade: | Hasan (Darussalam) |
Reference | : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 784 |
In-book reference | : Book 8, Hadith 103 |
English translation | : Vol. 2, Book 3, Hadith 784 |
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
Reference | : Riyad as-Salihin 1233 |
In-book reference | : Book 8, Hadith 243 |
Narrated Ibn `Umar:
Fasting was observed on the day of 'Ashura' (i.e. 10th of Muharram) by the people of the Pre-lslamic Period. But when (the order of compulsory fasting) in the month of Ramadan was revealed, the Prophet said, "It is up to one to fast on it (i.e. day of 'Ashura') or not."
Reference | : Sahih al-Bukhari 4501 |
In-book reference | : Book 65, Hadith 28 |
USC-MSA web (English) reference | : Vol. 6, Book 60, Hadith 28 |
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[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
Reference | : Riyad as-Salihin 1177 |
In-book reference | : Book 8, Hadith 187 |
[Muslim].
Reference | : Riyad as-Salihin 1232 |
In-book reference | : Book 8, Hadith 242 |
Grade: | Hasan (Al-Albani) | حسن (الألباني) | حكم : |
Reference | : Sunan Abi Dawud 2379 |
In-book reference | : Book 14, Hadith 67 |
English translation | : Book 13, Hadith 2373 |
[Muslim].
Reference | : Riyad as-Salihin 1234 |
In-book reference | : Book 8, Hadith 244 |
Grade: | Hasan (Darussalam) |
Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 1701 |
In-book reference | : Book 7, Hadith 64 |
English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 7, Hadith 1701 |
Narrated `Abdullah bin `Amr bin Al-As:
The Prophet said to me, "I have been informed that you pray all the nights and observe fast all the days; is this true?" I replied, "Yes." He said, "If you do so, your eyes will become weak and you will get bored. So fast three days a month, for this will be the fasting of a whole year, or equal to the fasting of a whole year." I said, "I find myself able to fast more." He said, "Then fast like the fasting of (the Prophet) David who used to fast on alternate days and would not flee on facing the enemy."
Reference | : Sahih al-Bukhari 3419 |
In-book reference | : Book 60, Hadith 91 |
USC-MSA web (English) reference | : Vol. 4, Book 55, Hadith 630 |
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[Muslim].
Reference | : Riyad as-Salihin 1250 |
In-book reference | : Book 8, Hadith 260 |
Yahya related to me from Malik from Nafi that Abdullah ibn Umar used to be cupped while he was fasting. Nafi said, "He later stopped doing that, and would not be cupped when he was fasting until he had broken the fast."
USC-MSA web (English) reference | : Book 18, Hadith 30 |
Arabic reference | : Book 18, Hadith 664 |
Sunnah.com reference | : Book 5, Hadith 1 |
English translation | : Book 5, Hadith 671 |
Arabic reference | : Book 5, Hadith 650 |
Narrated `Abdullah bin `Amr:
Allah's Apostle entered upon me and said, "Have I not been informed that you offer prayer all the night and fast the whole day?" I said, "Yes." He said, "Do not do so; Offer prayer at night and also sleep; Fast for a few days and give up fasting for a few days because your body has a right on you, and your eye has a right on you, and your guest has a right on you, and your wife has a right on you. I hope that you will have a long life, and it is sufficient for you to fast for three days a month as the reward of a good deed, is multiplied ten times, that means, as if you fasted the whole year." I insisted (on fasting more) so I was given a hard instruction. I said, "I can do more than that (fasting)" The Prophet said, "Fast three days every week." But as I insisted (on fasting more) so I was burdened. I said, "I can fast more than that." The Prophet said, "Fast as Allah's prophet David used to fast." I said, "How was the fasting of the prophet David?" The Prophet said, "One half of a year (i.e. he used to fast on alternate days). '
Reference | : Sahih al-Bukhari 6134 |
In-book reference | : Book 78, Hadith 161 |
USC-MSA web (English) reference | : Vol. 8, Book 73, Hadith 155 |
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Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet or Abul-Qasim said, "Start fasting on seeing the crescent (of Ramadan), and give up fasting on seeing the crescent (of Shawwal), and if the sky is overcast (and you cannot see it), complete thirty days of Sha'ban."
Reference | : Sahih al-Bukhari 1909 |
In-book reference | : Book 30, Hadith 19 |
USC-MSA web (English) reference | : Vol. 3, Book 31, Hadith 133 |
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Abu Huraira (Allah be pleased with him) reported Allah's Apostle (may peace be upon him) as saying:
Reference | : Sahih Muslim 1150 |
In-book reference | : Book 13, Hadith 208 |
USC-MSA web (English) reference | : Book 6, Hadith 2562 |
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[Muslim].
Reference | : Riyad as-Salihin 1167 |
In-book reference | : Book 8, Hadith 177 |
Grade: | Da’if (Darussalam) |
Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 1745 |
In-book reference | : Book 7, Hadith 108 |
English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 7, Hadith 1745 |
Grade: | Sahih (Darussalam) |
Reference | : Sunan an-Nasa'i 2312 |
In-book reference | : Book 22, Hadith 223 |
English translation | : Vol. 3, Book 22, Hadith 2314 |
[Muslim].
Reference | : Riyad as-Salihin 1217 |
In-book reference | : Book 8, Hadith 227 |
Grade: | Sahih (Darussalam) |
Reference | : Sunan an-Nasa'i 2280 |
In-book reference | : Book 22, Hadith 191 |
English translation | : Vol. 3, Book 22, Hadith 2282 |
Grade: | Da’if (Darussalam) |
Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 1647 |
In-book reference | : Book 7, Hadith 10 |
English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 7, Hadith 1647 |
Narrated `Abdullah bin `Amr bin Al-`As:
The Prophet said to me, "You fast daily all the year and pray every night all the night?" I replied in the affirmative. The Prophet said, "If you keep on doing this, your eyes will become weak and your body will get tired. He who fasts all the year is as he who did not fast at all. The fasting of three days (a month) will be equal to the fasting of the whole year." I replied, "I have the power for more than this." The Prophet said, "Then fast like the fasting of David who used to fast on alternate days and would never flee from the battle field, on meeting the enemy."
Reference | : Sahih al-Bukhari 1979 |
In-book reference | : Book 30, Hadith 86 |
USC-MSA web (English) reference | : Vol. 3, Book 31, Hadith 200 |
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[At-Tirmidhi].
Reference | : Riyad as-Salihin 1235 |
In-book reference | : Book 8, Hadith 245 |
Grade: | Hasan (Darussalam) |
Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 1732 |
In-book reference | : Book 7, Hadith 95 |
English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 7, Hadith 1732 |
Grade: | Sahih (Darussalam) |
Reference | : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 710 |
In-book reference | : Book 8, Hadith 29 |
English translation | : Vol. 2, Book 3, Hadith 710 |
Sunnah.com reference | : Book 5, Hadith 8 |
English translation | : Book 5, Hadith 678 |
Arabic reference | : Book 5, Hadith 657 |
Narrated `Abdullah bin `Amr:
Allah's Apostle was informed that I have said: "By Allah, I will fast all the days and pray all the nights as long as I live." On that, Allah's Apostle asked me. "Are you the one who says: 'I will fast all the days and pray all the nights as long as I live?' " I said, "Yes, I have said it." He said, "You cannot do that. So fast (sometimes) and do not fast (sometimes). Pray and sleep. Fast for three days a month, for the reward of a good deed is multiplied by ten time, and so the fasting of three days a month equals the fasting of a year." I said, "O Allah's Apostle! I can do (fast) more than this." He said, "Fast on every third day. I said: I can do (fast) more than that, He said: "Fast on alternate days and this was the fasting of David which is the most moderate sort of fasting." I said, "O Allah's Apostle! I can do (fast) more than that." He said, "There is nothing better than that."
Reference | : Sahih al-Bukhari 3418 |
In-book reference | : Book 60, Hadith 90 |
USC-MSA web (English) reference | : Vol. 4, Book 55, Hadith 629 |
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Grade: | Sahih (Darussalam) |
Reference | : Sunan an-Nasa'i 2326 |
In-book reference | : Book 22, Hadith 237 |
English translation | : Vol. 3, Book 22, Hadith 2328 |
Grade: | Sahih (Darussalam) |
Reference | : Sunan an-Nasa'i 2282 |
In-book reference | : Book 22, Hadith 193 |
English translation | : Vol. 3, Book 22, Hadith 2284 |