Section : Voluntary Fasts. The Prophet has exhorted us to fast during the following days: six days of the month of Shawwal, first ten days of Zhul-Hijjah for those not performing the pilgrimage, month of Muharram.
Section : Voluntary Fasts, six days of the month of Shawwal. Abu Ayyub al-Ansari reported that the Prophet, upon whom be peace, said: “Whoever fasts during the month of Ramadan and then follows it with six days of Shawwal will…
Section : Voluntary FastsThe first ten days of Zhul-Hijjah, especially the day of Arafah, for those who are not performing the pilgrimage. 1. Abu Qatadah reported that the Messenger of Allah said: “Fasting on the day of ‘Arafah is an…
Section : Voluntary Fasts, Fasting during the month of Muharram, especially the day of ‘Ashurah and the days immediately preceding and following it. Abu Hurairah reported: “I asked the Prophet: ‘Which prayer is the best after the obligatory prayers?’ He…
Section : Being generous in providing household provisions on the day of ‘Arafah. Jabir reported that the Messenger of Allah said: “Whoever is generous to himself and to his family on the day of ‘Ashurah will have Allah’s generosity bestowed…
Section : Fasting most of the month of Sha’ban (the month preceding Ramadan). The Prophet would fast most of the month of Sha’ban. ‘Aishah said: “I never saw the Messenger of Allah fast a complete month save for Ramadan, and…
Section : Fasting during the “forbidden” months. The “forbidden” months (during which killing is forbidden) are Zhul-Qidah, ZhulHijjah, Muharram, and Rajab. It is preferred to fast a lot during these months. A man from Bahila came to the Prophet and…
Section : Fasting Mondays and Thursdays. Abu Hurairah reported that the most the Prophet would fast would be Monday and Thursday. He was asked about that and he said: “The actions are presented on every Monday and Thursday. Allah forgives…
Section : Fasting three days of every month. Abu Zharr al-Ghafari reported: “The Messenger of Allah ordered us to fast for three days of every month – that is, on the days of the full moon (the 13th, 14th, and…
Section : Fasting one day and not fasting the next. Abu Salama ibn ‘Abdurrahman reported from ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Amr that the Prophet, upon whom be peace, said to him: ‘I have been informed that you stay up in prayer during…
Section : It is permissible for one who is performing a voluntary fast to break his fast. Umm Hani reported that the Prophet, upon whom be peace, entered her room during the day of the conquest of Makkah. He was…