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Fasting of Dawud

Ongoing

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.

أَحَبُّ الصِّيَامِ إِلَى اللَّهِ صِيَامُ دَاوُدَ كَانَ يَصُومُ يَوْمًا وَيُفْطِرُ يَوْمًا
"The most beloved fasting to Allah is the fasting of Dawud. He used to fast one day and break his fast the next day."
Sahih al-Bukhari 1976 Sahih
The most beloved fasting to Allah.
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