Fasting in the Path of Allah

Question

What is the virtue of fasting in the path of Allah Ta’ala?

Answer

Sayyiduna Abu Sa’id Khudry (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said:

“Whoever fasts for one day in the path of Allah, will be distanced from Jahannam as far as a 70 year [journey].”

(Sahih Bukhari, Hadith: 2840)

 

And Allah Ta’ala Knows best,

Answered by: Mawlana Muhammad Abasoomar

Checked by: Mawlana Haroon Abasoomar