Throughout the year · the steady way

Fasting of Dawud

صيام داود

The Prophet ﷺ described the fasting of Prophet Dawud (David) as the most beloved fasting to Allah, fasting on alternate days, one day on and one day off.

Next occurrence

Every other day
ongoing

The ruling

The most beloved voluntary fast

The Prophet ﷺ described the fasting of Prophet Dawud (David) as the most beloved fasting to Allah, fasting on alternate days, one day on and one day off.

The reward

Beloved to Allah

The most beloved fasting to Allah.

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Ayyam app showing the Hijri calendar with fasting days highlighted