Sahih al-Bukhari 4848 (Book 66, Hadith 77)
used to reply, “What a wonderful man he is! He never comes to my bed, nor has he approached me
since he married me.” When this state continued for a long period, my father told the story to the
Prophet who said to my father, “Let me meet him.” Then I met him and he asked me, “How do you
fast?” I replied, “I fast daily,” He asked, “How long does it take you to finish the recitation of the
whole Qur’an?” I replied, “I finish it every night.” On that he said, “Fast for three days every month
and recite the Qur’an (and finish it) in one month.” I said, “But I have power to do more than that.” He
said, “Then fast for three days per week.” I said, “i have the power to do more than that.” He said,
“Therefore, fast the most superior type of fasting, (that is, the fasting of (prophet) David who used to
fast every alternate day; and finish the recitation of the whole Qur’an In seven days.” I wish I had
accepted the permission of Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) as I have become a weak old man. It is said that `Abdullah
used to recite one-seventh of the Qur’an during the day-time to some of his family members, for he
used to check his memorization of what he would recite at night during the daytime so that it would be
easier for him to read at night. And whenever he wanted to gain some strength, he used to give up
fasting for some days and count those days to fast for a similar period, for he disliked to leave those
things which he used to do during the lifetime of the Prophet.
Sahih al-Bukhari 4848 (Book 66, Hadith 77)
The above hadith is from the Sahih al-Buhari collection of hadiths. Sahih al-Bukhari is more than just a book; it is a meticulously curated archive of the Prophet’s Sunnah. Compiled by Imam al-Bukhārī over sixteen years, its completion around 847 CE was a landmark event in Islamic history. Its inclusion in the Kutub al-Sittah solidifies its canonical importance alongside five other major collections. The text’s enduring influence stems from its author’s unparalleled effort to verify each narration, resulting in a trusted compilation of 7,563 hadiths organized into 97 chapters that serve as a definitive guide for millions of believers.
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For more Hadith in Book 66: Virtues of the Qur’an