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Sunan Abi Dawud 1433 (Book 8, Hadith 18) #21725
The Three Practices of Abu Al-Darda'

SUMMARY: The Prophet instructed Abu Al-Darda' to observe three practices which were fasting three days every month, observing witr prayer before sleeping and performing supererogatory prayer in the forenoon.

Abu Al-Darda' said: My friend (ie the Prophet) instructed me to observe three practices which I never leave: he instructed me to fast three days every month, and not to sleep but after observing the witr, and to observe supererogatory prayer in the forenoon while traveling and while resident.
حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَهَّابِ بْنُ نَجْدَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الْيَمَانِ، عَنْ صَفْوَانَ بْنِ عَمْرٍو، عَنْ أَبِي إِدْرِيسَ السَّكُونِيِّ، عَنْ جُبَيْرِ بْنِ نُفَيْرٍ، عَنْ أَبِي الدَّرْدَاءِ، قَالَ ‏"‏ أَوْصَانِي خَلِيلِي بِثَلاَثٍ لاَ أَدَعُهُنَّ لِشَىْءٍ أَوْصَانِي بِصِيَامِ ثَلاَثَةِ أَيَّامٍ مِنْ كُلِّ شَهْرٍ وَلاَ أَنَامُ إِلاَّ عَلَى وِتْرٍ وَبِسُبْحَةِ الضُّحَى فِي الْحَضَرِ وَالسَّفَرِ

TOPICS
fasting  *  sawm  *  salah  *  prayer

QUICK LESSONS:
Fast for three days every month ,Observe witr prayer before sleeping ,Perform supererogatory prayer in forenoon while traveling or resident

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith is about the three practices that the Prophet instructed his friend, Abu Al-Darda', to observe. These practices are fasting for three days every month, observing witr prayer before sleeping and performing supererogatory prayer in the forenoon. Fasting is a form of worship where one abstains from food and drink from dawn until sunset. It is an act of self-discipline that helps one become closer to Allah by controlling their desires and strengthening their faith. Witr prayer is a special type of salat or Islamic ritualistic prayers that must be performed at night after Isha’a prayers but before going to sleep. Lastly, supererogatory prayers are voluntary acts of worship done during certain times such as in the morning or afternoon which can help increase one’s faith and connection with Allah. By following these instructions given by the Prophet, Abu Al-Darda' was able to strengthen his relationship with Allah through acts of devotion and piety.

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