The Book of Fasting

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Chapter 51: Mentioning the Diffferences in the reports from Mu'awiyah bin Salam and Ali bin Al-Mubarak in this Narration

It was narrated from Hani bin 'Abdullah bin Shikhkhir that his father said

"I was traveling and I came to the Prophet when he was eating and I was fasting. He said: 'Come and eat.' I said: 'I am fasting.' He said: 'Do you know what Allah has waived for the traveler?' he said: 'Do you know what Allah has waived for the traveler?' I said: 'What has Allah waived for the traveler?' He said: 'Fasting and half of the prayer."'

It was narrated that Ghalian said

"I went out with Abu Qilabah on a journey and he brought some food. I said: 'I am fasting.' He said: 'The Messenger of Allah went out on a journey and brought some food, and said to a man: Come and eat. He said: I am fasting. He said: Allah has waived for the traveler half of the prayer and fasting when traveling, so come and eat. So I came close and ate."'

Chapter 54: Fasting While Traveling, And Mentioning The Differences Reported In The Narration Of Ibn 'Abbas about it

It was narrated that Ibn 'Abbas said

"The Messenger of Allah fasted from Al-Madinah until he came to Qudaid, then he broke his fast until he reached Makkah."

It was narrated from Ibn 'Abbas that

the Messenger of Allah fasted while traveling until he reached Qudaid, then he called for a cup of milk and drank and broke his fast; he and his Companions.

Chapter 56: Mention of the different report from Sulaiman bin Yasar in the Narration of Hamzah bin 'Amr about that

Hamzah bin 'Amr narrated that he asked the Messenger of Allah, and he wsa a man who used to fast while traveling. He said

"If you wish then fast, and if you wish then fast, and if you wish then do not fast."

Chapter 58: Mentioning the Differences in the Report from Hisham 'Urwah about it

It was narrated from Hamzah bin 'Amr Al-Aslami that he asked the Messenger of Allah

"Should I fast while traveling?" He said: "If you wish then fast, and if you wish then do not fast."

It was narrated from Aishah that Hamzah Al-Aslami asked the Messenger of Allah about fasting while traveling as he was a man who used to fast continually. He said

"If you wish then fast and if you wish then do not fast."

Chapter 59: Mentioning the Differences Reported from Abu Nadrah Al-Mundhir bin Malik bin Qat'ah about it

Abu Saeed said

"We were traveling in Ramadan and among us were some who were fasting and some who were not. Those who were fasting did not criticize those who were not, and those who were not fasting did not criticize those who were."

Chapter 61: Concession Allowing one who starts fasting in Ramadan, then travels to break his fast

It was narrated that Ibn 'Abbas said

"The Messenger of Allah traveled and fasted until he reached 'Usfan, then he called for a cup and drank durink the day when the people could see him. Hen he did not fast until he reached Makkah, and he conquered Makkah during Ramadan." Ibn 'Abbas said: "And the Messenger of Allah fasted until he reach Makkah, and he conquered Makkah during Ramadan." Ibn 'Abbas said: "And the Messenger of Allah fasted and broke his fast while traveling, so whoever wishes may fast, and whoever wishes may not fast."

Chapter 64: Fasting is Waived for Menstruating Women

It was narrated from Muadhah Al-Adawiyyah that a woman asked 'Aishah

"Should a menstruating woman make up the prayers when she becomes pure?" she said: "Are youa Haruri? We used to menstruate at the time of the Messenger of Allah then we would become pure. He told us to make up the fast, but he did not tell us to make up the prayers."

Chapter 65: If a Menstruating Woman becomes pure or a traveler Returns During Ramadan, Should they fast for the rest of that day?

It was narrated that Muhammad bin Saifi said

"The Messenger of Allah said on the day of Ashura: Is there anyone among you who has eaten today?' They said: Some of us are fasting and some of us are not.' He said: 'Do not eat for the rest of the day, and send word to the people of Al-Al-Arud telling them not to eat for the rest of the day."'

Chapter 67: The intention to fast, and the differences reported from Talhah bin Yahya in the narration of 'Aishah about it

It was narrated that 'Aishah said

"The Messenger of Allah came to me one day and said: 'Do you have anything (to eat)?' I said: 'No.' he said: 'Then I am fasting.' Then he came to me after that day, and I had been given some Hais. I had kept some for him as he liked Hais. She said: 'O Messenger of Allah, we have been given some Hais and I kept some for you.' He said: 'Bring it here. I started the day fasting.' Then he ate some of it, then he said: 'The likeness of a voluntary fast is that of a man who allocated some of his wealth to give in charity; if he wishes he may go ahead and give it, and if he wishes he may keep it."'

Chapter 81: Fasting Three Days of The Month

It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said

"The Messenger of Allah commanded me to sleep after praying Witr, to perform Ghusl on Friday and to fast three days of each month." (Sahih).

Chapter 82: Mentioning The Differences Reported From Abu 'Uthman In The Hadith Of Abu Hurairah Regarding Fasting Three Days Out Of Each Month

Abu 'Uthman reported from a man, that Abu Dharrr said

"I heard the Messenger of Allah say: "Whoever fasts three days of each month has fasted the month in full' or 'will have (the reward of) fasting the month."' 'Asim was in doubt.

'Uthman bin Abi Al-As said

"I heard the Messenger of Allah say: 'It is a good fast to fast three days of each month".

Chapter 83: How to Fast Three Days of Each Month, And Mentioning The Differences Reported by The Narrators In The Narration Regarding that

It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar that

the Messenger of Allah used to fast three days of each month: Monday at the beginning of the month, the following Thursday, then the Thursday after that.

It was narrated that Umm Salamah said

"The Messenger of Allah used to enjoin fasting three days: The first Thursday, and Monday and Monday."

It was narrated from Jarir bin 'Abdullah that the Prophet said

"Fasting three days of each month is fasting for a lifetime, and the shining days of Al-Bid, the thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth."

Chapter 84: Mentioning The Differences Reported From Musa Bin Talhah In The Narration About Fasting three days of each month

It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said

"A Bedouin came to the Prophet with a rabbit that he had grilled it and placed it in front of him. The Messenger of Allah refrained from eating, but he told the people to eat. The Bedouin also refrained, and the Prophet said to him: 'What is keeping you from eating?' He said: 'I fast three days of the month.' He said: 'If you was to fast, fast the shining days."'

It was narrated that Musa bin Talhah said

"A rabbit that a man had grilled was brought to the Prophet and when he offered it to him he said: 'O Messenger of Allah, I saw some blood on it." The Messenger of Allah did not eat it, but he said to those who were with him: "Eat; if I felt like it, I would have eaten it.' There was a man sitting, and the Messenger of Allah said: 'Come and eat with the people.' He said: 'O Messenger of Allah, I am fasting.' He said: 'Why don't you fast Al-Bid?' He said: 'What are they?' He said: "The thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth?"'