Fasting on the White Days

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful, Most Compassionate
Assalaamu alaykum

Dear Friends

I pray that you are well.

We are now approaching the “White Days” of the Rabi' al-Awwal, the month in which the Prophet ﷺ was born. The “White Days” are the days which follow nights in which the moon is full, namely the 13th, 14th and 15th days of each lunar month. The Messenger of Allah ﷺ encouraged his Companions to fast three days in every month and to fast these days specifically.

Abu Qatada’ narrates that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ was asked about fasting on Monday. He ﷺ said: “That was the day on which I was born, and the day on which I received revelation.” [Related by Muslim).

Please check the moon sighting in your locality to be sure that your fast coincides with the “White Days.”

The virtues of fasting are immense. Fasting is something which is just for Allah, and Allah will give multiple rewards without measure for it. The hadith says: “[Allah says:] Fasting is Mine and it is I Who give reward for it.” [Related by Al-Bukhari]

“There is nothing equivalent to fasting.” [Related by Al-Nisaa’i]

“The prayer (du’a) of the fasting person will not be refused.” (Reported by al-Bayhaqi]

“The one who fasts has two joys: the joy of breaking his fast and, when he meets his Lord, the joy of having fasted.” [Related by Muslim]

Fasting will be an intercession for the slave on the Day of Resurrection, when it will say: “O Lord, I stopped him from eating and drinking during the day, so let me intercede for him.” [Reported by Ahmad]

“The smell (coming from the mouth of) the fasting person is better in the sight of Allah than the scent of musk.” [Related by Muslim]

“Fasting is a protection and a strong fortress against the Fire.” [Reported by Ahmad]

“Whoever fasts one day for the sake of Allah, Allah will keep his face seventy years’ distance away from the Fire because of it.” [Muslim]

“Whoever fasts a day seeking the pleasure of Allah and then dies [i.e. that is the last thing he does] will enter Paradise.” (Ahmad]

Voluntary fasts will make up for any shortfall in obligatory fasts. Examples of voluntary fasts include Muharram 10 (Day of ‘Ashura’), 9th Dhul-Hijjah (the Day of ‘Arafah), al-Ayaam al-Beed (the “White Days”), Mondays and Thursdays, six days of Shawwaal, and increased fasting during the months of Muharram and Sha’baan.

May Allah help us adhere to His religion, give us the strength to do that which pleases Him. Ameen.

Please don't forget us in your prayers whilst you are fasting and your night prayers. Jazakallahu khairan.

And Allah knows best.
Wassalaam