Chapter 229 - The Desirability of Observing Saum (Fasting) on Monday and Thursday

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Chapter 229

The Desirability of Observing Saum (Fasting) on Monday and Thursday

Hadith 1255

Abu Qatadah radiyallahu anhu

reported: The Messenger of Allah Sallalahu aleihi wa

was asked about fasting on Mondays. He Sallalahu aleihi wa

said,

"That is the day on which I was born and the day on which I received Revelation.'' [Muslim].

Commentary: This Hadith points out the excellence of fasting on Mondays. The reason behind this, as is stated in the Hadith, is that the Prophet Sallalahu aleihi wa

was born on it and that it was the day on which he received the first Revelation. It coincided with the 17th Ramadan as well.

For an explanation of this Hadith by Dr Muhammad Salah view the video included in Hadith No. 1250 Chapter 227 pink necklace

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Hadith 1256

Abu Hurairah radiyallahu anhu

reported: The Messenger of Allah Sallalahu aleihi wa

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].

Commentary: Observance of Saum on Monday and Thursday is Mustahabb (desirable), and the reason for its being so has been mentioned in the Hadith.

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Hadith 1257

Aishah

reported: The Messenger of Allah Sallalahu aleihi wa

used to observe fast on Mondays and Thursdays. [At-Tirmidhi].

Commentary: "Yataharra" in the Hadith means to seek and search, that is, he Sallalahu aleihi wa

used to make special arrangements for it. The reason he was so particular about these Saum has been mentioned in the previous Hadith.

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» Chapter 219 - The Prohibition of Observing Saum (Fasting) after the Middle of Sha'ban
» Chapter 230 - The Desirability of Observing Three Days of Fasting in Every Month
» Chapter 102 - Response to an Invitation extended to a Man observing Saum (Fasting)
» Chapter 231 - The Merit of Providing something to the Person Observing Saum (Fasting) for breaking the Fast
» Chapter 225 - The Excellence of Observing Saum (Fasting) in the months of Muharram and Sha'ban and the Sacred Months