Chapter: It is recommended to fast three days of every month, and to fast on the days of 'Arafah and 'Ashura', and to fast on Mondays and Thursdays
Abu Qatada Ansari (Allah be pleased with him) reported that Allah's Massenger ( صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم ) was asked about fasting on Monday, whereupon he said: It is (the day) when I was born and revelation was sent down to me.
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