Fasting on Mondays

· 10 Rajab 1440 AH1 min readEnglish
Ramadhaan & FastingSunnah & Nafl FastsMondays & Thursdays

Question

Is there any truth to the claims that Nabi (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) fasted on Monday because he was born on a Monday. If it is true, is it permissible to use this to say that one can celebrate his birthday?

Answer

At times Nabi (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) would also fast on a Monday and at times he would fast on the 13th, 14th and 15th of the lunar month.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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