The Book of Fasting

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Chapter 19: Mentioning the Differences in the Reports from 'Abdul-Malik bin Sulaiman for this Hadith

It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet said

"Take Sahur, for in Sahur there is blessing."

It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said

"The Messenger of Allah said: 'Eat Sahur, for in Sahur there is blessing."

It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said

"The Messenger of Allah said: 'Eat Sahur, for in Sahur there is blessing." (Hasan)Abu 'Abdur-Rahman (An-Nasai) said: In this narration of Yahya bin Saeed, its chain is Hasan but it is Munkar, and I fear that the error is from Muhammad bin Fudail.

Chapter 20: Delaying Sahur and Mentioning the Differences Reported from Zirr about that

It was narrated that Zirr said

"We said to Hudhaifah: 'At what time did you take Sahur with the Messenger of Allah?' He said: 'It was daytime, but before the sun had risen." (Daif)

Zirr bin Hubaish said

"I had Sahur with Hudhaifah, then we went out to pray. When we came to the Masjid we prayed two Rakahs, then the Iqamah for prayer was said, and there was only a short time between them." Abu Hurairah said : "The Messenger of Allah said: 'Eat Sahur, for in Sahur there is blessing."

It was narrated that Silah bin Zufar said

"I had Sahur with Hudhaifah, then we went out to the Masjid. We prayed the two Rakahs of Fajr, then the Iqamah for prayer was made, and we prayed."

Chapter 21: The Length of time Between Sahur and the Subh Prayer

Hisam reported from Qatadah, from Anas, that Zaid bin Thabir said;"We took Sahur with the Messenger of Allah then we went to pray." I said

"How long was there between them?" He said: "As long as it takes a man to recite fifty verses."

Chapter 22: Mentioning the Different Reports from Hisham and Saeed from Qatadah about that

It was narrated from Anas that Zaid bin Thabit said

"We had Sahur with the Messenger of Allah then we went to pray." I (one of the narrators) said: "It is claimed that Anas said: 'How long was there between them?' He said: 'As long as it takes a man to recite fifty verses."

It was narrated that Anas said

"The Messenger of Allah and Zaid bin Thabit had Sahur, then they went and started to pray Subh." We said to Anas: "How long was there between their finishing and their starting to pray?" He said: "As long as it takes a man to recite fifty Verses."

Chapter 23: Mentioning the Differences Reported from Sulaiman Bin mihran in the Hadith of 'Aishah about delaying Sahur, and the different wordings

It was narrated that Abu 'Atiyyah said

"I said to 'Aishah: 'Among us there are two of the Companions of the Prophet, one of whom hastens Iftar and delays Sahur, and the other delays Iftar and hastens Sahur.' She said: 'Which of them is the one who hastens Ifar and delays Sahur?' I said: "Abdullah bin Masud.' She said: 'That is what the Messenger of Allah used to do."'

It was narrated that Abu 'Atiyyah said

"I said to 'Aishah: 'Among us there are two men, one of whom hastens Iftar and delays Sahur, and the other delays Iftar and hastens Sahur.' She said; 'Which of them is the one who hastens Iftar and delays Sahur?' I said: "Abdullah bin Masud.' She said; 'This is what the Messenger of Allah used to do."'

It was narrated that Abu 'Atiyyah said

"Masruq and I came to 'Aishah, and Masruq said to her: 'There are two men from among the Companions of the Messenger of Allah both of whom are good; one of them delays the prayer and Ifar, and the other hastens the prayer and Iftar.' 'Aishah said: 'Which of them is the one who hastens the prayer and Iftar?' Masruq said: 'That is what the Messenger of Allah used to do."'

It was narrated that Abu 'Atiyyah said

"Masruq and I came to 'Aishah and we said to her: 'O mother of the Believers, two men from among the Companions of Muhammad; one of them hastens the Iftar and hastens the prayer, and the other delays Iftar and delays the prayer; She said: 'Which one of them hastens Iftar and has hastens the prayer?' we said : 'Abdullah bin Masud.' She said: 'That is what the Messenger of Allah used to do."" And the other was Abu Musa.

Chapter 24: The Virtue of Sahur

'Abdullah bin Al-Harith narrated that a man from among the Companions of th Prophet said

"I entered upon the Prophet when he was having Sahur. He sadi: 'It is a blessing that Allah has given to you, so do not neglect it."

Chapter 25: Invitation to Sahur

It was narrated that AL-'Irbad bin Sariyah said

"I heard the Messenger of Allah inviting people to have Sahur in Ramadan. He said: 'Come to the blessed breakfast." (Hasan)Chatper 26. Calling Sahur "Ghada" (Breakfast)

Chapter 26: Calling Sahur "Ghada" (Breakfast)

It was narrated from Al-Miqdam bin Madikarib that the Prophet said

"You should take Sahur for it is the blessed breakfast."

It was narrated that Khalid bin Ma'dan said

"The Messenger of Allah said to a man: 'Come to the blessed breakfast, - meaning Sahur." '

Chapter 27: The Difference Between our fasting and the Fasting of the people of the Book

It was narrated that 'Amr bin Al-As said

"The Messenger of Allah said: 'The difference between our fasting and the fasting of the people of the Book, is eating Sahur."' '

Chapter 28: Sahur of Sawiq and Dates

It was narrated that Anas said

"The Messenger of Allah said, at the time of Sahur. 'O Anas, I want to fast, so give me something to eat.' So I brought him some dates and a vessel of water. That was after the Adhan of Bilal. He said: 'O Anas, find a man to come and eat with me.' So I called Zaid bin Thabit, who came and said: "I drank some Sawiq and I want to fast.' The Messenger of Allah said: "I also want to fast.' So he ate Sahr with him, then he got up and prayed two Rak'ahs, then he went out to the prayer."

Chapter 29: The Meaning of Allah, the Most High's saying "And eat and drink until the white thread (light) of dawn appears to you distinct from the black thread (darkness of night)"

It was narrated from Al-Bara bin Azib that

if one of them went to sleep before eating supper, it was not permissible for him to eat or drink anything that night or the following day, until the sun had set. (That continued) until this Verse was revealed: "And eat and drink until the white thread (light) of dawn appears to you distinct from the black thread (darkness of night)." He said: "This was revealed concerning Abu Qais bin 'Amr who came to his family after Maghrib when he was fasting, and said: 'Is there anything to eat?" His wife said: 'No , but I will go out, and he lay down and slept. She came back and found him sleeping, so she woke him up, but he did not eat anything. He spent the night fasting and woke up the next day fasting, until he passed out at midday. That was before this Verse was revealed, and Allah revealed it concerning him." '