Fasting – Hadith Answers

Allah does need need the fast of that person who does not abandon evil deeds while fasting

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Is this narration authentic?

Avoid lying and evil actions

The Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Whoever does not give up forged speech and evil actions, Allah does not need his leaving his food and drink.”

Fasting seven days in Rajab

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Is the following narration authentic?

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Whosoever observes seven fasts in the month of Rajab, the seven doors of Hell will be closed for him.” (Shu’abul Iman)

Angels seek forgiveness for a fasting person when food is consumed in his presence

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Is this Hadith authentic?

إن الصائم تصلي عليه الملائكة إذا أكل عنده حتى يفرغوا

Commentary on the Hadith regarding the two pleasures of a fasting person

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In the following Hadith, does ‘فطره’ mean iftar or ‘Eidul Fitr?

للصائم فرحتان: فرحة عند فطره، وفرحة عند لقاء ربه

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) would revere the day of ‘Aashura and a miracle regarding his saliva

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What is the source of this Hadith?

كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يعظم يوم عاشوراء، حتى إن كان ليدعوا بصبيانه وصبيان فاطمة المراضيع، فيقول لأمهاتهم: لا ترضعوهم إلى الليل ويتفل في أفواههم، فكان ريقه يجزئهم

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) would kiss ‘Aaishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) while fasting

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Please verify this narration?

Allah’s Messenger used to kiss me while observing fast; and who among you can control his desire as the Messenger of Allah could control his desire?

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) sought the virtue of fasting on ‘Aashura

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Is this narration authentic?

عن عبيد الله بن أبي يزيد، سمع ابن عباس رضي الله عنهما، وسئل عن صيام يوم عاشوراء فقال: ما علمت أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم صام يوما يطلب فضله على الأيام إلا هذا اليوم ولا شهرا إلا هذا الشهر. يعني رمضان

Opening one’s fast with honey

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Is this correct?

When breaking your fast, break it with honey. Sayyidah ‘Aaishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) said: “Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) used to like sweet edible things and honey.”

An unreliable Hadith regarding expenditure in Ramadan

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Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “The expenses spent in Ramadan, Allah will not hold a person accountable for on the Day of Resurrection.”

Can this narration be quoted?

Allah Ta’ala glances upon the ummah on the first night of Ramadan

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I have come across this and it was quoted as a narration. Is this something found in Hadith?

“On the first night of Ramadan, Allah Ta’ala gazes upon all of humanity, His creation. If Allah Ta’ala gazes upon someone, He will never distance that person from His presence nor allow them to become lost in this life.”

Authenticity of the Hadith stating that suhur is full of blessings

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Please can you give the authenticity and Arabic text of your previous answer:

“Suhur is full of blessings. Hence, do not omit it, even if one is able to have a sip of water at the time of suhur, one should do so, for certainly Allah Ta’ala descends His special mercy upon those who have suhur and the Angels make special du’a for them”

Partake of suhur to assist with fasting during the day

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Partake of Sehri to assist with fasting during the day and have a siesta to assist with standing up for prayer at night

Ibn Mas’ud’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) statement regarding how the Sahabah would receive Ramadan

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What is the reference for this narration?

سئل ابن مسعود:كيف كنتم تستقبلون رمضان؟ قال:ما كان احدنا يجرؤ على استقبال الهلال وفي قلبه ذرة حقد على أخيه المسلم