Hadiths on Recommended Acts of Fasting

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7 explained prophetic hadiths on "Recommended Acts of Fasting": Arabic text, translation, explanation and lessons, with authenticity grade and references.

Short answer

This category groups 4 hadiths (three authentic, one good) on the recommended acts of fasting. It includes the hadith of the two men among the Companions who never stop to pursue the good, as well as the pre-dawn meal that distinguishes our fast from the fasting of the People of the Book. The Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) used to break his fast with fresh dates before praying. The category ends with the promise: “He who feeds a fasting person will earn the same reward as him”.

Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM

The list of hadiths on Recommended Acts of Fasting

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إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ