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No. 1241
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "If one does not eschew lies and false conduct, Allah has no need that he should abstain from his food and his drink." [Al-Bukhari].
" من لم يدع قول الزور والعمل به فليس لله حاجة في أن يدع طعامه وشرابه"
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277 hadith in this book; 277 translated into English.
Chapter 223Chapter: Safeguarding As-Saum (The Fast)
Chapter 224Chapter: Matters relating to As-Saum (Fasting)
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Muttafaq ‘alayh (Bukhari and Muslim) No. 1242
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "If any one of you forgetfully eats or drinks (while observing fasting) he should complete his Saum (fasting), for Allah has fed him and given him to drink." [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
"إذا نسي أحدكم فأكل أو شرب فليتم صومه فإنما أطعمه الله وسقاه"
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No. 1243
I requested the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) to talk to me about ablution. He said, "Perform the Wudu' well (by washing those parts of the body, such as the face, hands and feet beyond what is required, like washing the hands up to the upper-arm instead of the elbow). Cleanse the base of your fingers and…
وعن لقيط بن صبرة رضي الله عنه قال قلت يا رسول الله أخبرني عن الوضوء؟ قال" "أسبغ الوضوء، وخلل بين الأصابع، وبالغ في الاستنشاق، إلا أن تكون صائمًا" ((رواه أبوداود، والترمذي وقال: حديث حسن صحيح)).
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Muttafaq ‘alayh (Bukhari and Muslim) No. 1244
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) would wake up at Fajr time in a state of Janabah; so he would take bath before dawn and observe fasting. [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
وعن عائشة رضي الله عنها قالت: كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يدركه الفجر وهو جنب من أهله ثم يغتسل ويصوم ((متفق عليه))
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No. 1245
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) would wake during Ramadan (fasting) in a state of major impurity without a wet dream, but on account of sexual intercourse and he would take a bath before dawn. [Al- Bukhari and Muslim].
وعن عائشة وأم سلمة رضي الله عنهما قالتا: كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يصبح جنبًا من غير حلم ثم يصوم. ((متفق عليه))
Chapter 225Chapter: The Excellence of Observing Saum (Fasting) in the months of Muharram and Sha'ban and the Secred Months
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No. 1246
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "The best month for observing Saum (fasting) next after Ramadan is the month of Allah, the Muharram; and the best Salat (prayer) next after the prescribed Salat is Salat at night (Tahajjud prayers)." [Muslim].
"أفضل الصيام بعد رمضان: شهر الله المحرم، وأفضل الصلاة بعد الفريضة: صلاة الليل"
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Muttafaq ‘alayh (Bukhari and Muslim) No. 1247
The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) would not fast in any month more than he did in Sha‘bān
‘Ā’ishah (may Allah be pleased with her) reported: The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) would not fast in any month more than he did in Sha‘bān. He used to fast the whole of Sha‘bān. In another narration: “He used to fast the whole of Sha‘bān except for a few days.”
وعن عائشة رضي الله عنها قالت لم يكن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم يصوم من شهر أكثر من شعبان فإنه كان يصوم شعبان كله وفي رواية: كان يصوم شعبان إلا قليلا. ((متفق عليه))
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No. 1248
"I am Al- Bahili who visited you last year." The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "You were quite handsome, what has changed your appearance so much?" He replied, "Since my departure from here, I have not eaten anything except at night." The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) remarked, "You have put yourself to…
وعن مجيبة الباهلية عن أبيها أو عمها، أنه أتى رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ثم انطلق فأتاه بعد سنة وقد تغيرت حاله وهيئته، فقال: يا رسول الله أما تعرفني؟ قال: "ومن أنت؟" قال: أنا الباهلي الذي جئتك عام…
Chapter 226Chapter: The Excellence of As-Saum (The Fast) during the first ten Days of Dhul-Hijjah
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No. 1249
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "There are no days during which the righteous action is so pleasing to Allah than these days (i.e., the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah)." He was asked: "O Messenger of Allah, not even Jihad in the Cause of Allah?" He (ﷺ) replied, "Not even Jihad in the Cause of…
وعن ابن عباس رضي الله عنهما قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: " ما من أيام العمل الصالح فيها أحب إلى الله من هذه الأيام" يعني أيام العشر، قالوا: يا رسول الله ولا الجهاد في سبيل الله؟ قال: "ولا…
Chapter 227Chapter: The Excellence of Observing Saum on the Day of 'Arafah, 'Ashura' and Tasu'a (i.e., 9th of Muharram)
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No. 1250
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was asked about the observance of Saum (fasting) on the day of 'Arafah. He said, "It is an expiation for the sins of the preceding year and the current year." [Muslim].
"يكفر السنة الماضية والباقية"
Authentic
No. 1251
The Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) fasted on the Day of ‘Āshūrā'
Ibn ‘Abbās (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) fasted on the Day of ‘Āshūrā', and ordered Muslims to fast on it.
وعن ابن عباس رضي الله عنهما أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم صام يوم عاشوراء، وأمر بصيامه. ((متفق عليه))
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No. 1252
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was asked about observing As-Saum (the fast) on the tenth day of Muharram, and he replied, "It is an expiation for the sins of the preceding year." [Muslim].
"يكفر السنة الماضية"
Authentic
No. 1253
If I were to live till the next year, I would definitely fast the ninth day
‘Abdullāh ibn ‘Abbās (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) said: "If I were to live till next year, I would definitely fast the ninth day."
"لئن بقيت إلى قابل لأصومن التاسع"
Chapter 228Chapter: The Desirability of Fasting six Days in the Month of Shawwal
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No. 1254
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "He who observes As-Saum (the fasts) in the month of Ramadan, and also observes As-Saum for six days in the month of Shawwal, it is as if he has observed As-Saum for the whole year." [Muslim].
"من صام رمضان ثم أتبعه بست من شوال كان كصيام الدهر"
Chapter 229Chapter: The Desirability of Observing Saum (Fasting) on Monday and Thursday
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No. 1255
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was asked about fasting on Mondays. He said, "That is the day on which I was born and the day on which I received Revelation." [Muslim].
"ذلك يوم ولدت فيه، ويوم بعثت أو أنزل علي فيه"
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No. 1256
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Deeds of people are presented (to Allah) on Mondays and Thursdays. So I like that my actions be presented while I am fasting." [At-Tirmidhi].
" تعرض الأعمال يوم الاثنين والخميس، فأحب أن يعرض عملي وأنا صائم"
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No. 1257
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to observe fast on Mondays and Thursdays. [At-Tirmidhi].
وعن عائشة رضي الله عنها قالت: كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يتحرى صوم الاثنين والخميس. ((رواه الترمذي وقال حديث حسن)).
Chapter 230Chapter: The Desirability of Observing Three Days of Fasting in Every Month
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Muttafaq ‘alayh (Bukhari and Muslim) No. 1258
My friend (the Messenger of Allah) (ﷺ) directed me to observe fast for three days in every month, to perform two Rak'ah (optional) Duha prayer at forenoon and to perform the Witr prayer before going to bed. [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال: أوصاني خليلي صلى الله عليه وسلم بثلاث: صيام ثلاثة أيام من كل شهر، وركعتي الضحى وأن أوتر قبل أن أنام. ((متفق عليه))
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No. 1259
My friend (the Messenger of Allah) (ﷺ) directed me to observe Saum (fasting) for three days in every month, to perform two Rak'ah (optional) Duha prayer at forenoon, and to perform the Witr prayer before going to bed. [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
وعن أبي الدرداء رضي الله عنه قال: أوصاني حبيبي، صلى الله عليه وسلم بثلاث لن أدعهن ما عشت: بصيام ثلاثة أيام من كل شهر، وصلاة الضحى، وبأن لا أنام حتى أوتر. ((رواه مسلم)).
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No. 1260
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Observing Saum (fasting) on three days of every month is equivalent to a full month's fasting." [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
"صوم ثلاثة أيام من كل شهر صوم الدهر كله"
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No. 1261
I asked 'Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her). Did the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) use to observe three days of Saum (fasting) in every month?" She replied, "Yes." I asked, "On which days in the month did he observed fast?" She replied that he did not mind on which days of the month he observed fast…
وعن معاذة العدوية أنها سألت عائشة رضي الله عنها: أكان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يصوم من كل شهر ثلاثة أيام، فقالت: نعم. فقلت: من أي الشهر كان يصوم؟ قالت: لم يكن يبالي من أي الشهر يصوم. ((رواه…
Good chain (hasan)
No. 1262
If you fast three days of the month, then fast the thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth
Abu Dharr (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) said: "If you fast three days of the month, then fast the thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth." Qatādah ibn Milhān (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the…
"إذا صمت من الشهر ثلاثًا، فصم ثلاث عشرة، وأربع عشرة وخمس عشرة"
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No. 1263
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) directed us to observe Saum (fasting) on the thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth of the (lunar) month. [Abu Dawud].
وعن قتادة بن ملحان، رضي الله عنه، قال: كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يأمرنا بصيام أيام البيض: ثلاث عشرة، وأربع شعرة وخمس عشرة. ((رواه أبو داود.
Good chain (hasan)
No. 1264
It was the practice of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) to not to omit fast on 'bright days' whether he was staying at a place or on a journey. [An-Nasa'i].
"لا يفطر أيام البيض في حضر ولا سفر"
Chapter 231Chapter: The Merit of Providing something to the Person Observing Saum (Fasting) for breaking the Fast
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No. 1265
He who feeds a fasting person will earn the same reward as him
Zayd ibn Khālid al-Juhani (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) said: "He who feeds a fasting person will earn the same reward as him (the fasting person), without diminishing anything from the reward of the fasting person.”
"من فطر صائمًا، كان له مثل أجره غير أنه لا ينقص من أجر الصائم شيء"
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No. 1266
Once the Prophet (ﷺ) visited us and I served him some food. He (ﷺ) asked me to eat. I replied that I was observing (optional) fast. He (ﷺ) said, "When people eat by a person observing fast, the angels keep asking Allah's forgiveness for that person until they have had their fill." [At-Tirmidhi].
وعن أم عمارة الأنصارية، رضي الله عنها أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم دخل عليها فقدمت إليه طعامًا فقال " كلي" فقالت: إني صائمة، فقال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: "إن الصائم تصلي عليه الملائكة إذا أكل عنده حتى…
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No. 1267
May the fasting people break their fast in your house, and may the righteous eat your food, and may the angels ask forgiveness and mercy for you
Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) came to visit Sa‘d ibn ‘Ubādah (may Allah be pleased with him) so he brought some bread and oil. The Prophet ate then said: "May the fasting people break their fast in your house, and may the…
"أفطر عندكم الصائمون وأكل طعامكم الأبرار وصلت عليكم الملائكة"