What is the validity of the statement that fasting on Thursday is not established from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), and therefore it is not recommended to fast it?
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The questioner:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: Some people mention that fasting on Thursday is not established from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), and consequently, it is not recommended to fast it. What is the validity of this statement?
The Shaykh:
This is an error. Rather, fasting on Thursday is established, and it is voluntary, not obligatory. Whoever fasts it receives reward, and whoever leaves it has done nothing wrong. Weak hadiths are acted upon in the virtues of deeds, and fasting on Thursday is among the virtues of deeds. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, O women.
The Shaykh:
It is not befitting for a person to cast doubt on people or to make light of acts of worship and voluntary deeds. It is not befitting for him to do this. Yes.
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: Some people mention that fasting on Thursday is not established from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), and consequently, it is not recommended to fast it. What is the validity of this statement?
The Shaykh:
This is an error. Rather, fasting on Thursday is established, and it is voluntary, not obligatory. Whoever fasts it receives reward, and whoever leaves it has done nothing wrong. Weak hadiths are acted upon in the virtues of deeds, and fasting on Thursday is among the virtues of deeds. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, O women.
The Shaykh:
It is not befitting for a person to cast doubt on people or to make light of acts of worship and voluntary deeds. It is not befitting for him to do this. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [678 -954] ما صحة قول إن صوم يوم الخميس غير ثابت عن النبي ﷺ، فلا يستحب صومه؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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