Riyāḍ uṣ-Ṣāliḥīn · Chapter 229 of 372
The Desirability of Observing Saum (Fasting) on Monday and Thursday
The Book of Virtues – Chapter 229 : Ahadith 1255 – 1257
Imam Abu Zakariyya Yahya ibn Sharaf an-Nawawi (d. 676 AH)
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1255 Abu Qatadah (radiyallahu anhu) reported: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ was asked about fasting on Mondays. He said, “That is the day on which I was born and the day on which I received Revelation.”[Muslim].
1256 Abu Hurairah (radiyallahu anhu) reported: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, “Deeds of people are presented (to Allah) on Mondays and Thursdays. So I like that my actions be presented while I am fasting.”[At-Tirmidhi].
1257 `Aishah (radiyallahu anha) u reported: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ used to observe fast on Mondays and Thursdays.[At-Tirmidhi].