Volume 3, Book 31, Number 145:
Narrated ‘Abdullah:
The Prophet fasted for days continuously; the people also did the same but it was difficult for
them. So, the Prophet forbade them (to fast continuously for more than one day). They slid, “But you
fast without break (no food was taken in the evening or in the morning).” The Prophet replied, “I am
not like you, for I am provided with food and drink (by Allah).”
Volume 3, Book 31, Number 130:
Narrated Abdullah bin Umar:
Allah’s Apostle mentioned Ramadan and said, “Do not fast unless you see the crescent (of Ra –
madan), and do not give up fasting till you see the crescent (of Shawwal), but if the sky is overcast (if
you cannot see it), then act on estimation (i.e. count Sha’ban as 30 days).”
Volume 3, Book 31, Number 131:
Narrated Abdullah bin Umar:
Allah’s Apostle said, “The month (can be) 29 nights (i.e. days), and do not fast till you see the moon,
and if the sky is overcast, then complete Sha’ban as thirty days.”
Volume 3, Book 31, Number 132:
Narrated Ibn ‘Umar:
The Prophet said, “The month is like this and this,” (at the same time he showed the fingers of both
his hands thrice) and left out one thumb on the third time.
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Volume 3, Book 31, Number 133:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet or Abu-l-Qasim said, “Start fasting on seeing the crescent (of Ramadan), and give up
fasting on seeing the crescent (of Shawwal), and if the sky is overcast (and you cannot see it), com –
plete thirty days of Sha’ban.”
Volume 3, Book 31, Number 134:
Narrated Um Salama:
The Prophet vowed to keep aloof from his wives for a period of one month, and after the comple –
tion of 29 days he went either in the morning or in the afternoon to his wives. Someone said to him
“You vowed that you would not go to your wives for one month.” He replied, “The month is of 29
days.”
Volume 3, Book 31, Number 135:
Narrated Anas:
Allah’s Apostle vowed to keep aloof from his wives for one month, and he had dislocation of his
leg. So, he stayed in a Mashruba for 29 nights and then came down. Some people said, “O Allah’s
Apostle! You vowed to stay aloof for one month,” He replied, “The month is of 29 days.”
Volume 3, Book 31, Number 136:
Narrated Abu Bakra:
The Prophet said, “The two months of ‘Id i.e. Ramadan and Dhul-Hijja, do not decrease (in superi –
ority).”