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Sahih Muslim #2509

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

حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا لَيْثٌ، عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، - رضى الله عنها - أَنَّهَا قَالَتْ سَأَلَ حَمْزَةُ بْنُ عَمْرٍو الأَسْلَمِيُّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَنِ الصِّيَامِ فِي السَّفَرِ فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ إِنْ شِئْتَ فَصُمْ وَإِنْ شِئْتَ فَأَفْطِرْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
Fast if you like and break it if you like.
Narrated by 'A'isha (Allah be pleased with her) reported that Hamza b. 'Amr al-Aslami asked the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) about fasting on a journey, and he (the Holy Prophet) said:

Context

In this hadith, Hamza b. 'Amr al-Aslami asks the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) about fasting while traveling. The Prophet's response indicates flexibility in religious observances, allowing individuals to choose whether to fast or break their fast during travel. This highlights the understanding and compassion inherent in Islamic teachings regarding personal circumstances.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith serves as a reminder for Muslims to consider their circumstances when observing fasts, especially during travel. It encourages a balanced approach to religious obligations, taking into account individual needs and situations.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Fasting because it addresses the options available to individuals regarding fasting while traveling.

Fasting

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This hadith is #2509 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Fasting. It is graded Sahih and narrated by 'A'isha (Allah be pleased with her) reported that Hamza b. 'Amr al-Aslami asked the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) about fasting on a journey, and he (the Holy Prophet) said:.

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