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 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).”
Volume 3, Book 31, Number 121:
‘Narrated Abu Huraira:
Allah’s Apostle said, “Whoever gives two kinds (of things or property) in charity for Allah’s Cause,
will be called from the gates of Paradise and will be addressed, ‘O slaves of Allah! Here is prosperity.’
So, whoever was amongst the people who used to offer their prayers, will be called from the gate of
the prayer; and whoever was amongst the people who used to participate in Jihad, will be called
from the gate of Jihad; and whoever was amongst those who used to observe fasts, will be called
from the gate of Ar-Raiyan; whoever was amongst those who used to give in charity, will be called
from the gate of charity.” Abu Bakr said, “Let my parents be sacrificed for you, O Allah’s Apostle! No
distress or need will befall him who will be called from those gates. Will there be any one who will
be called from all these gates?” The Prophet replied, “Yes, and I hope you will be one of them.”
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