Tag Archives: Fasting

October, 2018

• 16 October

  Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) would always fast on Ayyamul bid [the white days]

  Question Is this narration authentic? Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) said: “Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) would not break fast on the days of Al-Bid [13th, 14th and 15th of every month] whether he was a resident or travelling”
• 2 October

  Fasting and offering Jumu’ah Salah in Madinah Munawwarah

  Question Is this narration authentic? Abdullah ibn ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) said, Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Fasting the month of Ramadan in Madinah is like fasting one thousand months elsewhere, and one Jumu’ah prayer in Madinah is like one thousand offered elsewhere.”

September, 2018

• 20 September

  Ibn Shihab Az Zuhri would ensure that he fasted on ‘Aashura

  Question Can you mention the source for this please? الليث: عن معاوية بن صالح، أن أبا جبلة حدثه، قال كنت مع ابن شهاب في سفر فصام يوم عاشوراء، فقيل له: تصوم يوم عاشوراء في السفر وأنت تفطر في رمضان؟ قال: إن رمضان له عدة من أيام أخر، وإن عاشوراء يفوت سير أعلام النبلاء
• 20 September

  The virtue of fasting for the pleasure of Allah Ta’ala, just before one’s demise

  Question There is a Hadith in Musnad Ahmad wherein Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Whoever fasts one day, seeking the pleasure of Allah, if that is the last day of his life, he will enter Jannah.” Kindly provide the exact reference and authenticity.
• 20 September

  Fasting on ‘Aashura carries the reward for fasting for one year

  Question Is this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Fasting on the day of ‘Aashura carries the reward of fasting for one year”
• 14 September

  Jibril (‘alayhis salam) praises Hafsah (radiyallahu ‘anha)

  Question Jibril (‘alayhis salam) told Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi ‘alayhi wa sallam) regarding Hafsah (radiyallahu ‘anha): “She fasts very often and is often offering Salah, she will be your wife in Jannah too.” Is this Hadith authentic?
• 7 September

  Fast the hot days in anticipation of the Day of Qiyamah

  Question What is the authenticity of this narration? “Fast the hot days in anticipation of the Day of Qiyamah and offer two rak’ahs of Salah in the dark night in anticipation of the dark grave.” -Sayyiduna Abud Darda (radiyallahu ‘anhu)-
• 6 September

  The virtue of guarding the Muslim camp

  Question Can you please provide reference for the narration below: Sayyiduna Anas (radiyallahu ‘anhu) narrates that Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) was asked about the reward of guarding the Muslim army at night. He replied “Whoever keeps watch of the security of the Muslims for a night, he will receive the reward of all those who offer Salah and fast.”

August, 2018

• 31 August

  ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) on truthfulness and trustworthiness

  Question Kindly provide the reference for this narration. Sayyiduna ‘Umar ibn Al Khattab (radiyallahu ‘anhu) said: “Do not let the prayer of a man deceive you nor his fasting. Rather look at the truthfulness of his speech, his trustworthiness whenever he is entrusted, and how he acts whenever he is given wealth/power.”
• 3 August

  A person can acquire the rank of one who fasts and offers Salah by virtue of good character

  Question Is this Hadith authentic Sayyidah ‘Aaishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) narrates, I heard Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) saying: “Verily a Mu’min by virtue of his good conduct, acquires the rank of one who fasts and stands in Salah [during the night].”

July, 2018

• 4 July

  A Hadith on fasting and carrying out other good deeds in Ramadan

  Question Please comment on the status of this narration: من أتى عليه شهر رمضان صحيحا مسلما، صام نهاره، وصلى وردا من ليله، وغض بصره، وحفظ فرجه ولسانه ويده، وحافظ على صلاته مجموعة، وبكر إلى جمعه، فقد صام الشهر، واستكمل الأجر، وأدرك ليلة القدر، وفاز بجائزة الرب

June, 2018

• 27 June

  A narration regarding Safwan ibn Mu’attal (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

  Question Is this Hadith reliable? Sayyiduna ‘Abu Sa’id Al Khudri (radiyallahu ‘anhu) says, “A woman came to Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) while we were with him. She said: O Messenger of Allah, my husband, Safwan ibn al-Mu’attal, beats me when I pray, makes me break my fast when I keep a fast and he does not offer Fajr Salah …
• 2 June

  Du’a at the time of iftar

  Question Is it recorded in any Hadith that du’as are accepted at the time of iftar? Also, please specify the authenticity.