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Sunan an-Nasai 2220 (Book 22, Hadith 131) #16831
The Benefits of Fasting

SUMMARY: The Prophet Muhammad advised Abu Umamah to take up fasting as it is the best form of worship.

Muhammad bin 'Abdullah bin Abi Yaqub said: "Raja bin Haiwah narrated that Abu Umamah said: 'I came to the Messenger of Allah and said: tell me of something that I may take (learn) from you. He said: "Take to fasting, for there is nothing like it"'. '
أَخْبَرَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ عَلِيٍّ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا مَهْدِيُّ بْنُ مَيْمُونٍ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ أَبِي يَعْقُوبَ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي رَجَاءُ بْنُ حَيْوَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي أُمَامَةَ، قَالَ أَتَيْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ فَقُلْتُ مُرْنِي بِأَمْرٍ آخُذُهُ عَنْكَ ‏.‏ قَالَ ‏ "‏ عَلَيْكَ بِالصَّوْمِ فَإِنَّهُ لاَ مِثْلَ لَهُ

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fasting  *  worship  *  sawm  *  ibadah  *  muhammad

QUICK LESSONS:
Take up fasting

EXPLANATIONS:
The hadith narrated by Raja bin Haiwah and reported by Muhammad bin 'Abdullah bin Abi Yaqub states that when Abu Umamah asked the Prophet Muhammad for advice on how to practice his faith, he was told to take up fasting. This hadith highlights the importance of fasting in Islam and its many benefits. Fasting is a form of worship that helps Muslims strengthen their relationship with Allah and develop self-discipline. It also teaches patience and humility as well as encourages generosity towards those less fortunate than oneself. Furthermore, it serves as a reminder of one’s mortality and encourages one to live life in accordance with Islamic teachings so that they may be rewarded in the afterlife.

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