Sahih Muslim #2597
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
In this hadith, Abu Sa'id al-Khudri reports that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) spoke about the immense reward for fasting in the way of Allah. He stated that fasting for a day could distance a person from Hellfire by seventy years, illustrating the spiritual benefits and rewards associated with fasting.
Modern Application
This hadith serves as a powerful motivator for Muslims during Ramadan to engage in fasting as an act of worship. It emphasizes the spiritual rewards of fasting, encouraging individuals to embrace this practice with dedication and sincerity.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Fasting and Reward of Deeds because it highlights the significant spiritual rewards associated with fasting for the sake of Allah.
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About Sahih Muslim
This hadith is #2597 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Fasting. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Sa'id al-Khudri (Allah be pleased with him) reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:.