Volume 3, Book 31, Number 193:
Narrated Anas:
Allah’s Apostle used to leave fasting in a certain month till we thought that he would not fast in
that month, and he used to fast in another month till we thought he would not stop fasting at all in
that month. And if one wanted to see him praying at night, one could see him (in that condition), and
if one wanted to see him sleeping at night, one could see him (in that condition) too.
Volume 3, Book 31, Number 194:
Narrated Humaid:
I asked Anas about the fasting of the Prophet. He said “Whenever I liked to see the Prophet fasting
in any month, I could see that, and whenever I liked to see him not fasting, I could see that too, and if
I liked to see him praying in any night, I could see that, and if I liked to see him sleeping, I could see
that, too.” Anas further said, “I never touched silk or velvet softer than the hand of Allah’s Apostle and
never smelled musk or perfumed smoke more pleasant than the smell of Allah’s Apostle.”
Volume 3, Book 31, Number 195:
Narrated ‘Abdullah bin ‘Amr bin Al-‘As:
“Once Allah’s Apostle came to me,” and then he narrated the whole narration, i.e. your guest has a
right on you, and your wife has a right on you. I then asked about the fasting of David. The Prophet
replied, “Half of the year,” (i.e. he used to fast on every alternate day).
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Volume 3, Book 31, Number 186:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Allah’s Apostle forbade Al-Wisal in fasting. So, one of the Muslims said to him, “But you practice
Al-Wisal. O Allah’s Apostle!” The Prophet replied, “Who amongst you is similar to me? I am given
food and drink during my sleep by my Lord.” So, when the people refused to stop Al-Wisal (fasting
continuously), the Prophet fasted day and night continuously along with them for a day and then
another day and then they saw the crescent moon (of the month of Shawwal). The Prophet said to
them (angrily), “If It (the crescent) had not appeared, I would have made you fast for a longer peri –
od.” That was as a punishment for them when they refused to stop (practising Al-Wisal).
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Volume 3, Book 31, Number 187:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet said twice, “(O you people) Be cautious! Do not practice Al-Wisal.” The people said to
him, “But you practice Al-Wisal?” The Prophet replied, “My Lord gives me food and drink during my
sleep. Do that much of deeds which is within your ability.”
Volume 3, Book 31, Number 188:
Narrated Abu Said Al-Khudri:
Allah’s Apostle said, “Do not fast continuously day and night (practise Al-Wisal) and if anyone of
you intends to fast continuously day and night, he should continue till the Suhur time.” They said,
“But you practise Al-Wisal, O Allah’s Apostle!” The Prophet said, “I am not similar to you;. during my
sleep I have One Who makes me eat and drink.”
Volume 3, Book 31, Number 189:
Narrated Abu Juhaifa:
The Prophet made a bond of brotherhood between Salman and Abu Ad-Darda.’ Salman paid a visit
to Abu Ad-Darda’ and found Um Ad-Darda’ dressed in shabby clothes and asked her why she was in
that state. She replied, “Your brother Abu Ad-Darda’ is not interested in (the luxuries of) this world.”
In the meantime Abu Ad-Darda’ came and prepared a meal for Salman. Salman requested Abu Ad-
Darda’ to eat (with him), but Abu Ad-Darda’ said, “I am fasting.” Salman said, “I am not going to eat
unless you eat.” So, Abu Ad-Darda’ ate(with Salman). When it was night and (a part of the night
passed), Abu Ad-Darda’ got up (to offer the night prayer), but Salman told him to sleep and Abu Ad-
Darda’ slept. After sometime Abu Ad-Darda’ again got up but Salman told him to sleep. When it was
the last hours of the night, Salman told him to get up then, and both of them offered the prayer. Sal –
man told Abu Ad-Darda’, “Your Lord has a right on you, your soul has a right on you, and your fam –
ily has a right on you; so you should give the rights of all those who has a right on you.” Abu Ad-
Darda’ came to the Prophet and narrated the whole story. The Prophet said, “Salman has spoken the
truth.”
Volume 3, Book 31, Number 190:
Narrated ‘Aisha:
Allah’s Apostle used to fast till one would say that he would never stop fasting, and he would
abandon fasting till one would say that he would never fast. I never saw Allah’s Apostle fasting for a
whole month except the month of Ramadan, and did not see him fasting in any month more than in
the month of Sha’ban.
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