Sahih al-Bukhari is one of the most authentic and revered collections of hadith in Islam, compiled by Imam Muhammad ibn Isma’il al-Bukhari. It contains thousands of narrations meticulously verified and arranged by topic, covering beliefs, worship, ethics, law, and the life of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Recognized for its rigorous criteria of authenticity, it holds a central place in Sunni scholarship and daily Islamic practice.

Book 30, Fasting, discusses rules, virtues, and types of fasting in Islam.

Sahih al-Bukhari 1883 (Book 30, Hadith 61)

Sahih al-Bukhari 1883 (Book 30, Hadith 61) Narrated `Umar bin Al-Khattab: Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, “When night falls from this side and the day vanishes from this side and the sun sets, then the fasting person should break his fast.” حَدَّثَنَا الْحُمَيْدِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، حَدَّثَنَا هِشَامُ بْنُ عُرْوَةَ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ أَبِي يَقُولُ، سَمِعْتُ عَاصِمَ بْنَ […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 1884 (Book 30, Hadith 62)

Sahih al-Bukhari 1884 (Book 30, Hadith 62) Narrated `Abdullah bin Abi `Aufa: We were in the company of the Prophet (ﷺ) on a journey and he was fasting, and when the sun set, he addressed somebody, “O so-and-so, get up and mix Sawiq with water for us.” He replied, “O Allah’s Apostle! (Will you wait) […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 1885 (Book 30, Hadith 63)

Sahih al-Bukhari 1885 (Book 30, Hadith 63) Narrated `Abdullah bin Abi `Aufa: We were traveling with Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) and he was fasting, and when the sun set, he said to (someone), “Get down and mix Sawiq with water for us.” He replied, “O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)! (Will you wait) till it is evening?” The […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 1886 (Book 30, Hadith 64)

Sahih al-Bukhari 1886 (Book 30, Hadith 64) Narrated Sahl bin Sa`d: Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, “The people will remain on the right path as long as they hasten the breaking of the fast.” حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ يُوسُفَ، أَخْبَرَنَا مَالِكٌ، عَنْ أَبِي حَازِمٍ، عَنْ سَهْلِ بْنِ سَعْدٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 1887 (Book 30, Hadith 65)

Sahih al-Bukhari 1887 (Book 30, Hadith 65) Narrated Ibn Abi `Aufa: I was with the Prophet (ﷺ) on a journey, and he observed the fast till evening. The Prophet (ﷺ) said to a man, “Get down and mix Sawiq with water for me.” He replied, “Will you wait till it is evening?” The Prophet said, […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 1888 (Book 30, Hadith 66)

Sahih al-Bukhari 1888 (Book 30, Hadith 66) Narrated Abu Usama from Hisham bin ‘Urwa from Fatima: Asma bint Abi Bakr said, “We broke our fast during the lifetime of the Prophet (ﷺ) on a cloudy day and then the sun appeared.” Hisham was asked, “Were they ordered to fast in lieu of that day?” He […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 1889 (Book 30, Hadith 67)

Sahih al-Bukhari 1889 (Book 30, Hadith 67) Narrated Ar-Rubi’ bint Mu’awadh: “The Prophet (ﷺ) sent a messenger to the village of the Ansar in the morning of the day of ‘Ashura’ (10th of Muharram) to announce: ‘Whoever has eaten something should not eat but complete the fast, and whoever is observing the fast should complete […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 1890 (Book 30, Hadith 68)

Sahih al-Bukhari 1890 (Book 30, Hadith 68) Narrated Anas: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Do not practice Al-Wisal (fasting continuously without breaking one’s fast in the evening or eating before the following dawn).” The people said to the Prophet, “But you practice Al- Wisal?” The Prophet (ﷺ) replied, “I am not like any of you, for […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 1891 (Book 30, Hadith 69)

Sahih al-Bukhari 1891 (Book 30, Hadith 69) Narrated `Abdullah bin `Umar: Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) forbade Al-Wisal. The people said (to him), “But you practice it?” He said, “I am not like you, for I am given food and drink by Allah.” حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ يُوسُفَ، أَخْبَرَنَا مَالِكٌ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُمَرَ […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 1892 (Book 30, Hadith 70)

Sahih al-Bukhari 1892 (Book 30, Hadith 70) ‘Narrated Abu Sa`id: That he had heard the Prophet (ﷺ) saying, “Do not fast continuously (practice Al-Wisal), and if you intend to lengthen your fast, then carry it on only till the Suhur (before the following dawn).” The people said to him, “But you practice (Al-Wisal), O Allah’s […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 1893 (Book 30, Hadith 71)

Sahih al-Bukhari 1893 (Book 30, Hadith 71) Narrated Aisha: Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) forbade Al-Wisal out of mercy to them. They said to him, “But you practice Al- Wisal?” He said, “I am not similar to you, for my Lord gives me food and drink. “ حَدَّثَنَا عُثْمَانُ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَمُحَمَّدٌ، قَالاَ أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدَةُ، عَنْ […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 1894 (Book 30, Hadith 72)

Sahih al-Bukhari 1894 (Book 30, Hadith 72) Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) forbade Al-Wisal in fasting. So, one of the Muslims said to him, “But you practice Al- Wisal. O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)!” The Prophet (ﷺ) replied, “Who amongst you is similar to me? I am given food and drink during my sleep by […]