Why do we Fast Mondays and Thursdays?

[Ghazi]

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I know it's the sunnah of the prophet but what is the reason behind it?

[Iconoclast]

:sl:

I know it's the sunnah of the prophet but what is the reason behind it?

:sl::brother:

Why on Monday And Thursday?

Fasting Monday and Thursday. The Prophet (peace be on him) mentioned that: “The deeds of the worshippers are presented before Allah on Monday and Thursday, I like my deeds to be presented while I am fasting.” (Nasa’I)

He (peace be on him) was asked about fasting on Monday, he said:” That is the day I was born and the day (the first Revelation) was sent down on me.” (Muslim)

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[IbnAbdulHakim]

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JazakAllah khair :D

[Iconoclast]

:salamext:

JazakAllah khair :D

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May Allah guide me u and all muslims and mankind towards the right path. Aameen
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[sweetbanana86]

Is Fasting On Monday And Thursday Like Wajib, And Why Is This My First Time Hearing About It

[Ghazi]

Is Fasting On Monday And Thursday Like Wajib, And Why Is This My First Time Hearing About It

It's not wajib it's sunnah but since you know about it don't pass the opertunity for great reward.

[sweetbanana86]

So Could You Explain To Me What Is Sunnah, Or Is There A Link You Refer Me To So I Can Read All About It

[Ghazi]

So Could You Explain To Me What Is Sunnah, Or Is There A Link You Refer Me To So I Can Read All About It

:sl:

Sunnah is the teachings of the prophet which cover a wide range of stuff, basiclly it's how the prophet used to live his life, I'll refer you to this thread also you should study under a shiek since it's better to have one-on-one advice.

http://www.islamicboard.com/islamic-...ow+much+sunnah

[sweetbanana86]

aren't all shiek males, and i am female so how can i study under one

[sweetbanana86]

oh and Jazaka'llah for the post, may Allah bless you

[Ghazi]

aren't all shiek males, and i am female so how can i study under one

:sl:

They're classes with female teachers, to be honest there are female shieks but I forget the word what they're called lo, I think it's shaykah or something allah knows best.

[thahira]

Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds; and may His blessings and peace be upon our Prophet Muhammad and upon all his Family and Companions.

There are many Ahadith that tell the Muslim the best days to fast in, and here are the details:

- Six days from the month of Shawal as told by Abu Ayub (May blessings of Allah be upon him) that the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) said: He who fasts Ramadan and follows it with six days of Shawal this is (as though) he fasted for one year. [Narrated by Ahmed , Abu Dawood and aI-Tirmizi ; Ahmed narration is from Jabir 's Hadith]
- The first ten days of Zil-Hijja as told by Hafsah (May blessings of Allah be upon her) that The Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) never refrained from doing four (things): Fasting of Ashura day, fasting the first ten days of the month of Zil-Hijja, fasting three days of every month, and (praying) the two Rak'ah before the dawn prayer. [Narrated by Ahmed and aI-Nasa'e ] The first ten days of Zil-Hijja means: The first nine days, because the tenth day is the I'd day and fasting it is forbidden. Also, only those who are not performing the Hajj are permitted to fast Arafah day, as told by Abu Qatada (may blessings of Allah be upon him) that the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) said: Arafah's fasting removes the sins of two years: the last and the coming year. [Narrated by Muslim , Abu Dawood , aI-Nasa'e and Ibn Maajah ] Also, Ahmed and Ibn Maajah narrated as told by Abu Hurairah (may blessings of Allah be upon him) that The Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) has forbidden the fasting of Arafah day or in Arafah (location).
- (Some) days of the month of Muharram, as recorded in Saheeh Muslim and in the Sunan from Hadith Abu Hurairah (may blessings of Allah be upon him) who told that the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) was asked: Which Fast (months to fast) is best after Ramadan? He said: Allah's month Muharram.
- Ashura day, which is the tenth day of the month of Muharram and the ninth day of the same month is added as narrated by Ahmed and Muslim from Ibn Abbas (may blessings of Allah be upon them) who said; When the Prophet fasted Ashura day and instructed others to fast it, they told him that it is a day which is religiously observed by the Jews and the Christians. He said: We will fast the ninth next year. But it did not happen because the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) died. The benefits (Fadhail) of this day are mentioned above in the Hadith of Abu Qatada .
- (Some) days of the month of Sha'ban, as told by Ayisha (may blessings of Allah be upon her), she said: The Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) did not fast in any month as much as he did in Shaban. He used to fast (all its days) except few. [Mutafaqun Alayhi]
- Three days of every month, as confirmed in Saheeh Muslim that Abu Hurairah and Abu Zar (may blessings of Allah be upon them) said: The Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) advised us never to quit (praying) the two Rak'ah AI-Duha, and the Witr (prayer) before going to bed (at night); and to fast three days of every month. They are preferred to be the thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth days (of each month).
- On Mondays and Thursdays as told by Ayisha (may blessings of Allah be upon her) who said: The Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) used to (always) fast Mondays and Thursdays ; and the Hadith is written in the Sunan and in others.The preferred days to get fasted are many but it is also good for every Muslim to fast for some preferred days and adhere to it rather than fasting all and then quitting them all. Our Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) used to adhere to any deed he commenced as narrated by Muslim .

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[princess]

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one reason is because our beloved Prophet (saas) , himself fasted on those days, other reason is because These two days, as the Hadith explained, are the days in which, twice weekly, the deeds are raised into the heavens and are the days of forgiveness. :)

[Mezier]

and from a health perspective, its really good for the body. alot of bodybuilders are starting to fast once a week to help clean out their bodies.

subhanallah

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[syilla]

i know we are not allow to fast on saturday and sunday...unless you fast continuously from thursday...

but does this include for Rajab and sha'ban as well?

[pasionatemumina]

i usually fast mondays and thursdays but i didnt knw the reason now i got to knw it JazakALLAH for the information

[BeTheChange]

Asalamualykum

Who is going to join me by fasting tomorrow insha Allah?

We may never get this opportunity again...

[azc]

^ :wa:

the Prophet (sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam) said, “Whoever among you can afford to have good deeds stored in secret, let him do it.” [Sahih al-Jami’]

One of the Salaf once said,

“Don’t do deeds so that you can be mentioned, rather hide your deeds just as you hide your sins.”

[talibilm]

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Its a Sunnah

[BeTheChange]

^ :wa:

the Prophet (sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam) said, “Whoever among you can afford to have good deeds stored in secret, let him do it.” [Sahih al-Jami’]

One of the Salaf once said,

“Don’t do deeds so that you can be mentioned, rather hide your deeds just as you hide your sins.”

Asalamualykum

I don't know if that was directed at me but nevertheless maybe i should reply?

I don't post to show off my deeds. Allah swt knows best. Quite the opposite actually. I occasionally share my good deeds with fellow Muslims as a reminder but also to motivate others to do good.

We have to share good deeds with fellow muslims to encourage each other...

May Allah swt accept our good deeds Ameen.

[azc]

Asalamualykum

I don't know if that was directed at me but nevertheless maybe i should reply?

I don't post to show off my deeds. Allah swt knows best. Quite the opposite actually. I occasionally share my good deeds with fellow Muslims as a reminder but also to motivate others to do good.

We have to share good deeds with fellow muslims to encourage each other...

May Allah swt accept our good deeds Ameen.

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Your intention is good though but it's better to hide one's deeds. You can't deny hadith or statements of salaf regarding hiding one's deeds from others make sense.

You have right to disagree with me.

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You may cite the good deeds of others or your own deeds without ascribing to yourself preferably be quoted to encourage fellow Muslims