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Riyad as-Salihin 1259 (Book 8, Hadith 269) #37748
The Prophet's Advice on Fasting and Praying

SUMMARY: The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) advised Abud-Darda to fast three days of every month, perform two Rak'ah Duha prayer in the morning, and perform Witr prayer before going to bed.

Abud-Darda (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: My friend (the Messenger of Allah) directed me to observe Saum (fasting) for three days in every month, to perform two Rak'ah (optional) Duha prayer at forenoon, and to perform the Witr prayer before going to bed. Al-Bukhari and Muslim.
وعن أبي الدرداء رضي الله عنه قال‏:‏ أوصاني حبيبي، بثلاث لن أدعهن ما عشت‏:‏ بصيام ثلاثة أيام من كل شهر، وصلاة الضحى، وبأن لا أنام حتى أوتر‏.‏ ‏(‏‏(‏رواه مسلم‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏

TOPICS
fasting  *  prayer

QUICK LESSONS:
Fast regularly; Perform two Rak'ah optional Duha prayer at forenoon; Perform one unit optional witr prayer before going to bed .

EXPLANATIONS:
The hadith narrated by Abud-Darda tells us about the advice given by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ regarding fasting and praying. He instructed Abud-Darda to fast for three days each month, perform two Rak'ah of optional Duha prayers in the morning, and pray one unit of optional Witr prayers before going to bed. This hadith emphasizes on the importance of fasting and praying regularly as a part of our religious obligations. It also encourages us to make use of our time wisely by performing voluntary prayers such as Duha or Witr which can bring us closer to Allah SWT. Furthermore, this hadith serves as a reminder that we should always strive towards improving our relationship with Allah SWT through acts of worship such as fasting and praying regularly.

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