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value of a good deed is tenfold this is equal to fasting for ever.‟ I
said: „I am strong enough to do better than that.‟ He said: „Then fast
one day out of every three.‟ I said: „I am strong enough to do even
better than that.‟ He said: „Well, fast one day and not the next. This
was the fast of David and it is the most fair.‟ I said: „I am strong
enough to do better than that.‟ The Prophet, praise and peace be
upon him, replied: „There is nothing better than this.‟ Now I wish that
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I had accepted the suggestion of the Prophet, praise and peace be
upon him, that I fast three days a month. This would be dearer to me
than my children and my wealth."
In an other narration:
"I have been told that you observe the fast every day and stand for
voluntary prayer throughout the night? I said: „That is so, O
said: „I am strong enough to do better than that.‟ He said: „Then fast
one day out of every three.‟ I said: „I am strong enough to do even
better than that.‟ He said: „Well, fast one day and not the next. This
was the fast of David and it is the most fair.‟ I said: „I am strong
enough to do better than that.‟ The Prophet, praise and peace be
upon him, replied: „There is nothing better than this.‟ Now I wish that
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I had accepted the suggestion of the Prophet, praise and peace be
upon him, that I fast three days a month. This would be dearer to me
than my children and my wealth."
In an other narration:
"I have been told that you observe the fast every day and stand for
voluntary prayer throughout the night? I said: „That is so, O