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Sahih al-Bukhari #1914

Fasting
Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا عُمَرُ بْنُ حَفْصِ بْنِ غِيَاثٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، حَدَّثَنَا الأَعْمَشُ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو صَالِحٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ قَالَ سَمِعْتُ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ لاَ يَصُومَنَّ أَحَدُكُمْ يَوْمَ الْجُمُعَةِ، إِلاَّ يَوْمًا قَبْلَهُ أَوْ بَعْدَهُ ‏"‏‏.‏
I heard the Prophet (ﷺ) saying, "None of you should fast on Friday unless he fasts a day before or after it."
Narrated by Narrated Abu Huraira:

Context

In this narration, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) advises against fasting on Friday alone, suggesting that one should fast either the day before or the day after. This guidance emphasizes the importance of balance and moderation in worship practices, ensuring that no single day is overly emphasized at the expense of others.

Modern Application

This hadith encourages Muslims to approach fasting with mindfulness. It serves as a reminder to maintain a balanced approach to worship, fostering a sense of community and shared practice among believers.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Fasting and Prophetic Etiquette because it provides guidance on the practice of fasting in relation to specific days.

FastingProphetic Etiquette

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About Sahih al-Bukhari

This hadith is #1914 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Fasting. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Abu Huraira:.

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