Comparing the merits of fasting on Mondays and Thursdays
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, is it better to fast on Mondays or on Thursdays?
Answer:
Both are equal; Monday and Thursday are the same. However, Monday appears to be more meritorious because these virtues are gathered in it. As for Thursday, it has only one virtue, which is that deeds are presented to the Lord, Glorified and Exalted is He, on that day. As for Monday, the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) was born on it, he was sent as a prophet on it, the revelation was sent down to him on it, and deeds are presented on it. Four virtues are gathered in it. As for Thursday, it has only one virtue, which is the presentation of deeds to Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He. Monday appears to be the more meritorious.
Honorable Shaykh, is it better to fast on Mondays or on Thursdays?
Answer:
Both are equal; Monday and Thursday are the same. However, Monday appears to be more meritorious because these virtues are gathered in it. As for Thursday, it has only one virtue, which is that deeds are presented to the Lord, Glorified and Exalted is He, on that day. As for Monday, the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) was born on it, he was sent as a prophet on it, the revelation was sent down to him on it, and deeds are presented on it. Four virtues are gathered in it. As for Thursday, it has only one virtue, which is the presentation of deeds to Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He. Monday appears to be the more meritorious.
Source
شرح بلوغ المرام من أدلة الأحكام [ صالح الفوزان ]، تابع كتاب الصيام - 2 — islamhouse.com (40:44)
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