Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 115.
Narated By Talha bin ‘Ubaid-Ullah: A bedouin with unkempt hair came to Allah’s Apostle and
said, “O Allah’s Apostle! Inform me what Allah has made compulsory for me as regards the
prayers.” He replied: “You have to offer perfectly the five compulsory prayers in a day and night
(24 hours), unless you want to pray Nawafil.” The bedouin further asked, “Inform me what Allah
has made compulsory for me as regards fasting.” He replied, “You have to fast during the whole
month of Ramadan, unless you want to fast more as Nawafil.” The bedouin further asked, “Tell
me how much Zakat Allah has enjoined on me.” Thus, Allah’s Apostle informed him about all the
rules (i.e. fundamentals) of Islam. The bedouin then said, “By Him Who has honored you, I will
neither perform any Nawafil nor will I decrease what Allah has enjoined on me. Allah’s Apostle
said, “If he is saying the truth, he will succeed (or he will be granted Paradise).”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 116.
Narated By Ibn ‘Umar: The Prophet observed the fast on the 10th of Muharram (‘Ashura), and
ordered (Muslims) to fast on that day, but when the fasting of the month of Ramadan was
prescribed, the fasting of the ‘Ashura’ was abandoned. ‘Abdullah did not use to fast on that day
unless it coincided with his routine fasting by chance.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 117.
Narated By ‘Aisha: (The tribe of) Quraish used to fast on the day of Ashura’ in the Pre-lslamic
period, and then Allah’s Apostle ordered (Muslims) to fast on it till the fasting in the month of
Ramadan was prescribed; whereupon the Prophet said, “He who wants to fast (on ‘Ashura’)
may fast, and he who does not want to fast may not fast.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 118.
Narated By Abu Huraira: Allah’s Apostle said, “Fasting is a shield (or a screen or a shelter).
So, the person observing fasting should avoid sexual relation with his wife and should not
behave foolishly and impudently, and if somebody fights with him or abuses him, he should tell
him twice, ‘I am fasting.” The Prophet added, “By Him in Whose Hands my soul is, the smell
coming out from the mouth of a fasting person is better in the sight of Allah than the smell of
musk. (Allah says about the fasting person), ‘He has left his food, drink and desires for My sake.
The fast is for Me. So I will reward (the fasting person) for it and the reward of good deeds is
multiplied ten times.”Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 119.
Narated By Abu Wail from Hudhaifa: Umar asked the people, “Who remembers the narration
of the Prophet about the affliction?” Hudhaifa said, “I heard the Prophet saying, ‘The affliction of
a person in his property, family and neighbors is expiated by his prayers, fasting, and giving in
charity.” ‘Umar said, “I do not ask about that, but I ask about those afflictions which will spread
like the waves of the sea.” Hudhaifa replied, “There is a closed gate in front of those afflictions.”
‘Umar asked, “Will that gate be opened or broken?” He replied, “It will be broken.” ‘Umar said,
“Then the gate will not be closed again till the Day of Resurrection.” We said to Masruq, “Would
you ask Hudhaifa whether ‘Umar knew what that gate symbolized?” He asked him and he
replied “He (‘Umar) knew it as one knows that there will be night before tomorrow, morning.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 120.
Narated By Sahl: The Prophet said, “There is a gate in Paradise called Ar-Raiyan, and those
who observe fasts will enter through it on the Day of Resurrection and none except them will
enter through it. It will be said, ‘Where are those who used to observe fasts?’ They will get up,
and none except them will enter through it. After their entry the gate will be closed and nobody
will enter through it.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 121.
Narated By Abu Huraira: Allah’s Apostle said, “Whoever gives two kinds (of things or property)
in charity for Allah’s Cause, will be called from the gates of Paradise and will be addressed, ‘O
slaves of Allah! Here is prosperity.’ So, whoever was amongst the people who used to offer their
prayers, will be called from the gate of the prayer; and whoever was amongst the people who
used to participate in Jihad, will be called from the gate of Jihad; and whoever was amongst
those who used to observe fasts, will be called from the gate of Ar-Raiyan; whoever was
amongst those who used to give in charity, will be called from the gate of charity.” Abu Bakr
said, “Let my parents be sacrificed for you, O Allah’s Apostle! No distress or need will befall him
who will be called from those gates. Will there be any one who will be called from all these
gates?” The Prophet replied, “Yes, and I hope you will be one of them.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 122.
Narated By Abu Huraira: Allah’s Apostle said, “When Ramadan begins, the gates of Paradise
are opened.”Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 123.
Narated By Abu Huraira: Allah’s Apostle said, “When the month of Ramadan starts, the gates
of the heaven are opened and the gates of Hell are closed and the devils are chained.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 124.
Narated By Ibn Umar: I heard Allah’s Apostle saying, “When you see the crescent (of the
month of Ramadan), start fasting, and when you see the crescent (of the month of Shawwal),
stop fasting; and if the sky is overcast (and you can’t see It) then regard the crescent (month) of
Ramadan (as of 30 days)”.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 125.
Narated By Abu Huraira: The Prophet said, “Whoever established prayers on the night of Qadr
out of sincere faith and hoping for a reward from Allah, then all his previous sins will be forgiven;
and whoever fasts in the month of Ramadan out of sincere faith, and hoping for a reward from
Allah, then all his previous sins will be forgiven.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 126.
Narated By Ibn ‘Abbas: The Prophet was the most generous amongst the people, and he used
to be more so in the month of Ramadan when Gabriel visited him, and Gabriel used to meet him
on every night of Ramadan till the end of the month. The Prophet used to recite the Holy Qur’an
to Gabriel, and when Gabriel met him, he used to be more generous than a fast wind (which
causes rain and welfare).
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 127.
Narated By Abu Huraira: The Prophet said, “Whoever does not give up forged speech and evil
actions, Allah is not in need of his leaving his food and drink (i.e. Allah will not accept his
fasting.)”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 128.
Narated By Abu Huraira: Allah’s Apostle said, “Allah said, ‘All the deeds of Adam’s sons
(people) are for them, except fasting which is for Me, and I will give the reward for it.’ Fasting is
a shield or protection from the fire and from committing sins. If one of you is fasting, he should
avoid sexual relation with his wife and quarreling, and if somebody should fight or quarrel withhim, he should say, ‘I am fasting.’ By Him in Whose Hands my soul is’ The unpleasant smell
coming out from the mouth of a fasting person is better in the sight of Allah than the smell of
musk. There are two pleasures for the fasting person, one at the time of breaking his fast, and
the other at the time when he will meet his Lord; then he will be pleased because of his fasting.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 129.
Narated By ‘Alqama: While I was walking with ‘Abdullah he said, “We were in the company of
the Prophet and he said, ‘He who can afford to marry should marry, because it will help him
refrain from looking at other women, and save his private parts from looking at other women,
and save his private parts from committing illegal sexual relation; and he who cannot afford to
marry is advised to fast, as fasting will diminish his sexual power.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 130.
Narated By Abdullah bin Umar: Allah’s Apostle mentioned Ramadan and said, “Do not fast
unless you see the crescent (of Ramadan), and do not give up fasting till you see the crescent
(of Shawwal), but if the sky is overcast (if you cannot see it), then act on estimation (i.e. count
Sha’ban as 30 days).”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 131.
Narated By Abdullah bin Umar: Allah’s Apostle said, “The month (can be) 29 nights (i.e.
days), and do not fast till you see the moon, and if the sky is overcast, then complete Sha’ban
as thirty days.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 132.
Narated By Ibn ‘Umar: The Prophet said, “The month is like this and this,” (at the same time he
showed the fingers of both his hands thrice) and left out one thumb on the third time.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 133.
Narated By Abu Huraira: The Prophet or Abu-l-Qasim said, “Start fasting on seeing the
crescent (of Ramadan), and give up fasting on seeing the crescent (of Shawwal), and if the sky
is overcast (and you cannot see it), complete thirty days of Sha’ban.”Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 134.
Narated By Um Salama: The Prophet vowed to keep aloof from his wives for a period of one
month, and after the completion of 29 days he went either in the morning or in the afternoon to
his wives. Someone said to him “You vowed that you would not go to your wives for one month.”
He replied, “The month is of 29 days.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 135.
Narated By Anas: Allah’s Apostle vowed to keep aloof from his wives for one month, and he
had dislocation of his leg. So, he stayed in a Mashruba for 29 nights and then came down.
Some people said, “O Allah’s Apostle! You vowed to stay aloof for one month,” He replied, “The
month is of 29 days.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 136.
Narated By Abu Bakra: The Prophet said, “The two months of ‘Id i.e. Ramadan and Dhul-Hijja,
do not decrease (in superiority).”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 137.
Narated By Ibn ‘Umar: The Prophet said, “We are an illiterate nation; we neither write, nor
know accounts. The month is like this and this, i.e. sometimes of 29 days and sometimes of
thirty days.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 138.
Narated By Abu Huraira: The Prophet said, “None of you should fast a day or two before the
month of Ramadan unless he has the habit of fasting (Nawafil) (and if his fasting coincides with
that day) then he can fast that day.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 139.
Narated By Al-Bara: It was the custom among the companions of Muhammad that if any of
them was fasting and the food was presented (for breaking his fast), but he slept before eating,
he would not eat that night and the following day till sunset.
Qais bin Sirma-al-Ansari was fasting and came to his wife at the time of Iftar (breaking
one’s fast) and asked her whether she had anything to eat. She replied, “No, but I wouldgo and bring some for you.” He used to do hard work during the day, so he was
overwhelmed by sleep and slept. When his wife came and saw him, she said,
“Disappointment for you.” When it was midday on the following day, he fainted and the
Prophet was informed about the whole matter and the following verses were revealed:
“You are permitted To go to your wives (for sexual relation) At the night of fasting.” So,
they were overjoyed by it. And then Allah also revealed: “And eat and drink Until the
white thread Of dawn appears to you Distinct from the black thread (of the night).”
(2.187)
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 140.
Narated By ‘Adi bin Hatim: When the above verses were revealed: ‘Until the white thread
appears to you, distinct from the black thread,’ I took two (hair) strings, one black and the other
white, and kept them under my pillow and went on looking at them throughout the night but
could not make anything out of it. So, the next morning I went to Allah’s Apostle and told him the
whole story. He explained to me, “That verse means the darkness of the night and the
whiteness of the dawn.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 141.
Narated By Sahl bin Saud: When the following verses were revealed: ‘Eat and drink until the
white thread appears to you, distinct from the black thread’ and of dawn was not revealed, some
people who intended to fast, tied black and white threads to their legs and went on eating till
they differentiated between the two. Allah then revealed the words, ‘of dawn’, and it became
clear that meant night and day.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 142.
Narated By ‘Aisha: Bilal used to pronounce the Adhan at night, so Allah’s Apostle? said, “Carry
on taking your meals (eat and drink) till Ibn Um Maktum pronounces the Adhan, for he does not
pronounce it till it is dawn.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 143.
Narated By Sahl bin Sad: I used to take my Suhur meals with my family and then hurry up for
presenting myself for the (Fajr) prayer with Allah’s Apostle.Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 144.
Narated By Anas: Zaid bin Thabit said, “We took the Suhur with the Prophet. Then he stood for
the prayer.” I asked, “What was the interval between the Suhur and the Adhan?” He replied,
“The interval was sufficient to recite fifty verses of the Quran.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 145.
Narated By ‘Abdullah: The Prophet fasted for days continuously; the people also did the same
but it was difficult for them. So, the Prophet forbade them (to fast continuously for more than
one day). They slid, “But you fast without break (no food was taken in the evening or in the
morning).” The Prophet replied, “I am not like you, for I am provided with food and drink (by
Allah).”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 146.
Narated By Anas bin Malik: The Prophet said, “Take Suhur as there is a blessing in it.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 147.
Narated By Salama bin Al-Akwa: Once the Prophet ordered a person on ‘Ashura’ (the tenth of
Muharram) to announce, “Whoever has eaten, should not eat any more, but fast, and who has
not eaten should not eat, but complete his fast (till the end of the day).
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 148.
Narated By ‘Aisha and Um Salama: At times Allah’s Apostle used to get up in the morning in
the state of Janaba after having sexual relations with his wives. He would then take a bath and
fast.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 149.
Narated By ‘Aisha: The Prophet used to kiss and embrace (his wives) while he was fasting,
and he had more power to control his desires than any of you. Said Jabir, “The person who gets
discharge after casting a look (on his wife) should complete his fast.”Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 150.
Narated By Hisham’s father: ‘Aisha said, “Allah’s Apostle used to kiss some of his wives while
he was fasting,” and then she smiled.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 151.
Narated By Zainab: (Daughter of Um Salama) that her mother said, “While I was (lying) with
Allah’s Apostle underneath a woolen sheet, I got the menstruation, and then slipped away and
put on the clothes (which I used to wear) in menses. He asked, “What is the matter? Did you get
your menses?” I replied in the affirmative and then entered underneath that woolen sheet. I and
Allah’s Apostle used to take a bath from one water pot and he used to kiss me while he was
fasting.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 152.
Narated By ‘Aisha: (At times) in Ramadan the Prophet used to take a bath in the morning not
because of a wet dream and would continue his fast.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 153.
Narated By Abu Bakr bin ‘Abdur-Rahman: My father and I went to ‘Aisha and she said, “I
testify that Allah’s Apostle at times used to get up in the morning in a state of Janaba from
sexual intercourse, not from a wet dream and then he would fast that day.” Then he went to Um
Salama and she also narrated a similar thing.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 154.
Narated By Abu Huraira: The Prophet said, “If somebody eats or drinks forgetfully then he
should complete his fast, for what he has eaten or drunk, has been given to him by Allah.”
Narrated ‘Amir bin Rabi’a, “I saw the Prophet cleaning his teeth with Siwak while he was fasting
so many times as I can’t count.” And narrated Abu Huraira, “The Prophet said, ‘But for my fear
that it would be hard for my followers, I would have ordered them to clean their teeth with Siwak
on every performance of ablution.” The same is narrated by Jabir and Zaid bin Khalid from the
Prophet who did not differentiate between a fasting and a nonfasting person in this respect
(using Siwak).
‘Aisha said, “The Prophet said, “It (i.e. Siwak) is a purification for the mouth and it is a
way of seeking Allah’s pleasures.” Ata’ and Qatada said, “There is no harm in
swallowing the resultant saliva.”Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 155.
Narated By Humran: I saw ‘Uthman performing ablution; he washed his hands thrice, rinsed
his mouth and then washed his nose, by putting water in it and then blowing it out, and washed
his face thrice, and then washed his right forearm up to the elbow thrice, and then the left-
forearm up to the elbow thrice, then smeared his head with water, washed his right foot thrice,
and then his left foot thrice and said, “I saw Allah’s Apostle performing ablution similar to my
present ablution, and then he said, ‘Whoever performs ablution like my present ablution and
then offers two Rakat in which he does not think of worldly things, all his previous sins will be
forgiven.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 156.
Narated By ‘Aisha: A man came to the Prophet and said that he had been burnt (ruined). The
Prophet asked him what was the matter. He replied, “I had sexual intercourse with my wife in
Ramadan (while I was fasting).” Then a basket full of dates was brought to the Prophet and he
asked, “Where is the burnt (ruined) man?” He replied, “I am present.” The Prophet told him to
give that basket in charity (as expiation).
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 157.
Narated By Abu Huraira: While we were sitting with the Prophet a man came and said, “O
Allah’s Apostle! I have been ruined.” Allah’s Apostle asked what was the matter with him. He
replied “I had sexual intercourse with my wife while I was fasting.” Allah’s Apostle asked him,
“Can you afford to manumit a slave?” He replied in the negative. Allah’s Apostle asked him,
“Can you fast for two successive months?” He replied in the negative. The Prophet asked him,
“Can you afford to feed sixty poor persons?” He replied in the negative. The Prophet kept silent
and while we were in that state, a big basket full of dates was brought to the Prophet. He asked,
“Where is the questioner?” He replied, “I (am here).” The Prophet said (to him), “Take this
(basket of dates) and give it in charity.” The man said, “Should I give it to a person poorer than
I? By Allah; there is no family between its (i.e. Medina’s) two mountains who are poorer than I.”
The Prophet smiled till his pre-molar teeth became visible and then said, ‘Feed your family with
it.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 158.
Narated By Abu Huraira: A man came to the Prophet and said, “I had sexual intercourse with
my wife on Ramadan (while fasting).” The Prophet asked him, “Can you afford to manumit a
slave?” He replied in the negative. The Prophet asked him, “Can you fast for two successive
months?” He replied in the negative. He asked him, “Can you afford to feed sixty poor persons?”
He replied in the negative. (Abu Huraira added): Then a basket full of dates was brought to theProphet and he said (to that man), “Feed (poor people) with this by way of atonement.” He said,
“(Should I feed it) to poorer people than we? There is no poorer house than ours between its
(Medina’s) mountains.” The Prophet said, “Then feed your family with it.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 159.
Narated By Ibn Abbas: The Prophet was cupped while he was in the state of lhram, and also
while he was observing a fast.
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Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 160.
Narated By Ibn ‘Abbas: The Prophet was cupped while he was fasting.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 161.
Narated By Thabit Al-Bunani: Anas bin Malik was asked whether they disliked the cupping for
a fasting person. He replied in the negative and said, “Only if it causes weakness.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 162.
Narated By Ibn Abi Aufa: We were in the company of Allah’s Apostle on a journey. He said to
a man, “Get down and mix Sawiq (powdered barley) with water for me.” The man said, “The sun
(has not set yet), O Allah’s Apostle.” The Prophet again said to him, “Get down and mix Sawiq
with water for me.” The man again said, “O Allah’s Apostle! The sun!” The Prophet said to him
(for the third time) “Get down and mix Sawiq with water for me.” The man dismounted and
mixed Sawiq with water for him. The Prophet drank it and then beckoned with his hand (towards
the East) and said, “When you see the night falling from this side, then a fasting person should
break his fast.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 163.
Narated By ‘Aisha: Hamza bin ‘Amr Al-Aslami said, “O Allah’s Apostle! I fast continuously.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 164.
Narated By ‘Aisha: (The wife of the Prophet) Hamza bin ‘Amr Al-Aslami asked the Prophet,
“Should I fast while traveling?” The Prophet replied, “You may fast if you wish, and you may not
fast if you wish.”Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 165.
Narated By Ibn ‘Abbas: Allah’s Apostle set out for Mecca in Ramadan and he fasted, and
when he reached Al-Kadid, he broke his fast and the people (with him) broke their fast too. (Abu
‘Abdullah said, “Al-Kadid is a land covered with water between Usfan and Qudaid.”)
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 166.
Narated By Abu Ad-Darda: We set out with Allah’s Apostle on one of his journeys on a very
hot day, and it was so hot that one had to put his hand over his head because of the severity of
heat. None of us was fasting except the Prophet and Ibn Rawaha.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 167.
Narated By Jabir bin ‘Abdullah: Allah’s Apostle was on a journey and saw a crowd of people,
and a man was being shaded (by them). He asked, “What is the matter?” They said, “He (the
man) is fasting.” The Prophet said, “It is not righteousness that you fast on a journey.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 168.
Narated By Anas bin Malik: We used to travel with the Prophet and neither did the
fasting persons criticize those who were not fasting, nor did those who were not fasting
criticize the fasting ones.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 169.
Narated By Tawus: Ibn ‘Abbas said, “Allah’s Apostle set out from Medina to Mecca and he
fasted till he reached ‘Usfan, where he asked for water and raised his hand to let the people see
him, and then broke the fast, and did not fast after that till he reached Mecca, and that
happened in Ramadan.” Ibn ‘Abbas used to say, “Allah’s Apostle (sometimes) fasted and
(sometimes) did not fast during the journeys so whoever wished to fast could fast, and whoever
wished not to fast, could do so.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 170.
Narated By Nafi: Ibn ‘Umar recited the verse: “They had a choice either to fast or to feed a poor
person for every day, and said that the order of this Verse was cancelled.Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 171.
Narated By ‘Aisha: Sometimes I missed some days of Ramadan, but could not fast in lieu of
them except in the month of Sha’ban.” Said Yahya, a sub-narrator, “She used to be busy
serving the Prophet.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 172.
Narated By Abu Said: The Prophet said, “Isn’t it true that a woman does not pray and does not
fast on menstruating? And that is the defect (a loss) in her religion.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 173.
Narated By ‘Aisha: Allah’s Apostle said, “Whoever died and he ought to have fasted (the
missed days of Ramadan) then his guardians must fast on his behalf.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 174.
Narated By Ibn Abbas: A man came to the Prophet and said, “O Allah’s Apostle! My mother
died and she ought to have fasted one month (for her missed Ramadan). Shall I fast on her
behalf?” The Prophet replied in the affirmative and said, “Allah’s debts have more right to be
paid.” In another narration a woman is reported to have said, “My sister died…”
Narrated Ibn ‘Abbas: A woman said to the Prophet “My mother died and she had
vowed to fast but she didn’t fast.” In another narration Ibn ‘Abbas is reported to have
said, “A woman said to the Prophet, “My mother died while she ought to have fasted for
fifteen days.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 175.
Narated By Umar bin Al-Khattab: Allah’s Apostle said, “When night falls from this side and the
day vanishes from this side and the sun sets, then the fasting person should break his fast.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 176.
Narated By Abdullah bin Abi Aufa: We were in the company of the Prophet on a journey and
he was fasting, and when the sun set, he addressed somebody, “O so-and-so, get up and mix
Sawiq with water for us.” He replied, “O Allah’s Apostle! (Will you wait) till it is evening?” TheProphet said, “Get down and mix Sawiq with water for us.” He replied, “O Allah’s Apostle! (If you
wait) till it is evening.” The Prophet said again, “Get down and mix Sawiq with water for us.” He
replied, “It is still daytime.”(1) The Prophet said again, “Get down and mix Sawiq with water for
us.” He got down and mixed Sawiq for them. The Prophet drank it and then said, “When you
see night falling from this side, the fasting person should break his fast.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 177.
Narated By ‘Abdullah bin Abi Aufa: We were traveling with Allah’s Apostle and he was
fasting, and when the sun set, he said to (someone), “Get down and mix Sawiq with water for
us.” He replied, “O Allah’s Apostle! (Will you wait) till it is evening?” The Prophet again said,
“Get down and mix Sawiq with water for us.” He replied, “O Allah’s Apostle! It is still daytime.”
The Prophet said again, “Get down and mix Sawiq with water for us.” So, he got down and
carried out that order. The Prophet then said, “When you see night falling from this side, the
fasting person should break his fast,” and he beckoned with his finger towards the east.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 178.
Narated By Sahl bin Sad: Allah’s Apostle said, “The people will remain on the right path as
long as they hasten the breaking of the fast.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 179.
Narated By Ibn Abi Aufa: I was with the Prophet on a journey, and he observed the fast till
evening. The Prophet said to a man, “Get down and mix Sawiq with water for me.” He replied,
“Will you wait till it is evening?” The Prophet said, “Get down and mix Sawiq with water for me;
when you see night falling from this side, the fasting person should break his fast.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 180.
Narated By Abu Usama from Hisham bin ‘Ursa from Fatima: Asma bint Abi Bakr said, “We
broke our fast during the lifetime of the Prophet on a cloudy day and then the sun appeared.”
Hisham was asked, “Were they ordered to fast in lieu of that day?” He replied, “It had to be
made up for.” Ma’mar said, “I heard Hisham saying, “I don’t know whether they fasted in lieu of
that day or not.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 181.
Narated By Ar-Rubi’ bint Mu’awadh: “The Prophet sent a messenger to the village of the
Ansar in the morning of the day of ‘Ashura’ (10th of Muharram) to announce: ‘Whoever haseaten something should not eat but complete the fast, and whoever is observing the fast should
complete it.’ “She further said, “Since then we used to fast on that day regularly and also make
our boys fast. We used to make toys of wool for the boys and if anyone of them cried for, he
was given those toys till it was the time of the breaking of the fast.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 182.
Narated By Anas: The Prophet said, “Do not practice Al-Wisal (fasting continuously without
breaking one’s fast in the evening or eating before the following dawn).” The people said to the
Prophet, “But you practice Al-Wisal?” The Prophet replied, “I am not like any of you, for I am
given food and drink (by Allah) during the night.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 183.
Narated By Abdullah bin Umar: Allah’s Apostle forbade Al-Wisal. The people said (to him),
“But you practice it?” He said, “I am not like you, for I am given food and drink by Allah.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 184.
Narated By Abu Sa’id: That he had heard the Prophet saying, “Do not fast continuously
(practise Al-Wisal), and if you intend to lengthen your fast, then carry it on only till the Suhur
(before the following dawn).” The people said to him, “But you practice (Al-Wisal), O Allah’s
Apostle!” He replied, “I am not similar to you, for during my sleep I have One Who makes me
eat and drink.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 185.
Narated By ‘Aisha: Allah’s Apostle forbade Al-Wisal out of mercy to them. They said to him,
“But you practice Al-Wisal?” He said, “I am not similar to you, for my Lord gives me food and
drink.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 186.
Narated By Abu Huraira: Allah’s Apostle forbade Al-Wisal in fasting. So, one of the Muslims
said to him, “But you practice Al-Wisal. O Allah’s Apostle!” The Prophet replied, “Who amongst
you is similar to me? I am given food and drink during my sleep by my Lord.” So, when the
people refused to stop Al-Wisal (fasting continuously), the Prophet fasted day and night
continuously along with them for a day and then another day and then they saw the crescent
moon (of the month of Shawwal). The Prophet said to them (angrily), “If It (the crescent) had notappeared, I would have made you fast for a longer period.” That was as a punishment for them
when they refused to stop (practising Al-Wisal).
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 187.
Narated By Abu Huraira: The Prophet said twice, “(O you people) Be cautious! Do not practice
Al-Wisal.” The people said to him, “But you practice Al-Wisal?” The Prophet replied, “My Lord
gives me food and drink during my sleep. Do that much of deeds which is within your ability.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 188.
Narated By Abu Said Al-Khudri: Allah’s Apostle said, “Do not fast continuously day and night
(practise Al-Wisal) and if anyone of you intends to fast continuously day and night, he should
continue till the Suhur time.” They said, “But you practise Al-Wisal, O Allah’s Apostle!” The
Prophet said, “I am not similar to you;. during my sleep I have One Who makes me eat and
drink.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 189.
Narated By Abu Juhaifa: The Prophet made a bond of brotherhood between Salman and Abu
Ad-Darda.’ Salman paid a visit to Abu Ad-Darda’ and found Um Ad-Darda’ dressed in shabby
clothes and asked her why she was in that state. She replied, “Your brother Abu Ad-Darda’ is
not interested in (the luxuries of) this world.” In the meantime Abu Ad-Darda’ came and
prepared a meal for Salman. Salman requested Abu Ad-Darda’ to eat (with him), but Abu Ad-
Darda’ said, “I am fasting.” Salman said, “I am not going to eat unless you eat.” So, Abu Ad-
Darda’ ate(with Salman). When it was night and (a part of the night passed), Abu Ad-Darda’ got
up (to offer the night prayer), but Salman told him to sleep and Abu Ad-Darda’ slept. After
sometime Abu Ad-Darda’ again got up but Salman told him to sleep. When it was the last hours
of the night, Salman told him to get up then, and both of them offered the prayer. Salman told
Abu Ad-Darda’, “Your Lord has a right on you, your soul has a right on you, and your family has
a right on you; so you should give the rights of all those who has a right on you.” Abu Ad-Darda’
came to the Prophet and narrated the whole story. The Prophet said, “Salman has spoken the
truth.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 31. FASTING
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Hadith Number 190.
Narated By ‘Aisha: Allah’s Apostle used to fast till one would say that he would never stop
fasting, and he would abandon fasting till one would say that he would never fast. I never saw
Allah’s Apostle fasting for a whole month except the month of Ramadan, and did not see him
fasting in any month more than in the month of Sha’ban.
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