Riyad as-Salihin, 1259
Abud-Darda (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
My friend (the Messenger of Allah) (ﷺ) directed me to observe Saum (fasting) for three days in every month, to perform two Rak'ah (optional) Duha prayer at forenoon, and to perform the Witr prayer before going to bed. <b>[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]</b>.
وعن أبي الدرداء رضي الله عنه قال: أوصاني حبيبي، صلى الله عليه وسلم بثلاث لن أدعهن ما عشت: بصيام ثلاثة أيام من كل شهر، وصلاة الضحى، وبأن لا أنام حتى أوتر. ((رواه مسلم)).
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 8, Hadith 269
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadiths:</b><br>
1) Fasting three days every month is equivalent to fasting the whole year, for a good deed is rewarded by ten times as much.<br>
2) Fasting the three days in the middle of the month - 13, 14, and 15 - is the best form of fasting, for this was the more frequent practice of the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him).<br>
3) They show the merit of the Companions, as they were keen to act upon the Prophet’s instructions throughout their lives.