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Sahih Muslim #2634

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.

وَحَدَّثَنِي زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ مَهْدِيٍّ، حَدَّثَنَا مَهْدِيُّ بْنُ مَيْمُونٍ، عَنْ غَيْلاَنَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ مَعْبَدٍ الزِّمَّانِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي قَتَادَةَ الأَنْصَارِيِّ، رضى الله عنه أَنَّرَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم سُئِلَ عَنْ صَوْمِ الاِثْنَيْنِ فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ فِيهِ وُلِدْتُ وَفِيهِ أُنْزِلَ عَلَىَّ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
It is (the day) when I was born and revelation was sent down to me.
Narrated by Abu Qatada Ansari (Allah be pleased with him) reported that Allah's Massenger (ﷺ) was asked about fasting on Monday, whereupon he said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) explains the significance of fasting on Mondays, linking it to his birth and the revelation of the Quran. This connection emphasizes the spiritual importance of certain days in Islamic tradition.

Modern Application

Today, Muslims may choose to fast on Mondays as a means of connecting with the Prophet's legacy and reflecting on the importance of spiritual growth and gratitude for divine guidance.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Fasting and Divine Revelation because it connects the act of fasting to significant events in the Prophet's life and the revelation of the Quran.

FastingDivine Revelation

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This hadith is #2634 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Fasting. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Qatada Ansari (Allah be pleased with him) reported that Allah's Massenger (ﷺ) was asked about fasting on Monday, whereupon he said:.

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