Question

Is the following virtue correct?

“When a person fasts on the three white days [Ayyamul Bid], the first day [the 13th] is equal to 3000 years of fasting, the second day [the 14th] is equal to 10 000 years of fasting and the third day [the 15th] is equivalent to 13 000 years (some versions mention 18 000 years) of fasting.”

 

Answer

Imam Ibn Shahin (rahimahullah) has recorded this narration. However, The Muhaddithun have declared the narration a fabrication. ‘Allamah Ibn ‘Iraq (rahimahullah) states, ‘The signs of fabrication are evident.’

(At Targhib Fi Fadailil A’mal, Hadith: 535. Refer: Tanzihush Shari’ah, vol. 2, pg. 148)

The narration in question is not suitable to quote.

There are other authentic narrations which encourage keeping these fasts, see here.

 

And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.

Answered by: Mawlana Suhail Motala

Approved by: Mawlana Muhammad Abasoomar

Checked by: Mawlana Haroon Abasoomar