Are there any authentic hadiths regarding fasting during the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah?
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The Shaykh : Yes, my
The questioner : O Shaykh, are there any authentic hadiths regarding fasting during the ten days of Dhul-Hijjah?
The Shaykh : Fasting during the ten days of Dhul-Hijjah is among the righteous deeds, without a doubt. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Jami` at-Tirmidhi 757Sahih (Darussalam) They said, "O Messenger of Allah, what about jihad in the cause of Allah?" He said: Sunan Ibn Majah 1727Sahih (Darussalam).
Thus, fasting falls within the general scope of this hadith. It is also reported in the Sunan, and some scholars graded it as good, that the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) used to fast during these ten days, meaning excluding the day of Eid.
Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal (may Allah have mercy on him) adopted this view, and the correct position is that fasting during these days is a recommended practice (sunnah).
The questioner : O Shaykh, are there any authentic hadiths regarding fasting during the ten days of Dhul-Hijjah?
The Shaykh : Fasting during the ten days of Dhul-Hijjah is among the righteous deeds, without a doubt. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than those ten days.
ما من أيام العمل الصالح فيهن أحب إلى الله من هذه الأيام العشرNot even Jihad in the cause of Allah, unless a man goes out with himself and his wealth and does not bring anything back.
ولا الجهاد في سبيل الله إلا رجل خرج بنفسه وماله فلم يرجع من ذلك بشيءThus, fasting falls within the general scope of this hadith. It is also reported in the Sunan, and some scholars graded it as good, that the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) used to fast during these ten days, meaning excluding the day of Eid.
Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal (may Allah have mercy on him) adopted this view, and the correct position is that fasting during these days is a recommended practice (sunnah).