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Sunan an-Nasa'i #2228

The Book of Fasting

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

أَخْبَرَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، - هُوَ ابْنُ السَّكَنِ أَبُو عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ - قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ كَثِيرٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ أَبِي يَعْقُوبَ الضَّبِّيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي نَصْرٍ الْهِلاَلِيِّ، عَنْ رَجَاءِ بْنِ حَيْوَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي أُمَامَةَ، قَالَ قُلْتُ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ مُرْنِي بِعَمَلٍ ‏.‏ قَالَ ‏"‏ عَلَيْكَ بِالصَّوْمِ فَإِنَّهُ لاَ عِدْلَ لَهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قُلْتُ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ مُرْنِي بِعَمَلٍ ‏.‏ قَالَ ‏"‏ عَلَيْكَ بِالصَّوْمِ فَإِنَّهُ لاَ عِدْلَ لَهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
"I said: 'O Messenger of Allah, tell me of an action (I should do).' He said: 'Take to fasting, for there is nothing equal to it."'
Narrated by It was narrated that Abu Umamah said:

Context

Abu Umamah narrates a hadith where he asks the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ for guidance on actions he should undertake. The Prophet emphasizes the significance of fasting, stating that there is nothing comparable to it. This highlights the value placed on fasting as a spiritual practice.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith encourages individuals to incorporate fasting into their lives as a means of spiritual growth and discipline. It serves as a reminder of the unique benefits that fasting can offer.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Fasting because it highlights the importance of fasting as a significant act of worship.

Fasting

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About Sunan an-Nasa'i

This hadith is #2228 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of Fasting and narrated by It was narrated that Abu Umamah said:.

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