13/11. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 1103d — Saum Wisal Forbidden
The prohibition of Al-Wisal
Saum Wisal Forbidden in the Prophet’s Teaching
Sahih Muslim : 1103d
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 1103d
وَحَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ نُمَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، حَدَّثَنَا الأَعْمَشُ، عَنْ أَبِي صَالِحٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، - رضى الله عنه - عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَنَّهُ نَهَى عَنِ الْوِصَالِ . بِمِثْلِ حَدِيثِ عُمَارَةَ عَنْ أَبِي زُرْعَةَ .
Abu Hurairah Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) forbade (his Companions) to observe Saum Wisal.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 1103dIn-book reference : Book 13, Hadith 75USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 6, Hadith 2432
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 1103d
This short Hadith gives a direct report from Abu Huraira (Allah be pleased with him). He said that the Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وسلم) forbade Saum Wisal. The wording is brief, but the meaning is clear. Saum Wisal refers to uninterrupted fasting, and the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) stopped his Companions from doing it. This Hadith is important because it shows that worship is not judged only by how hard it feels. A person should follow the Prophet’s guidance and not create extra hardship in fasting. For anyone searching for the ruling of continuous fasting in Islam, this narration points to the clear Prophetic warning against Saum Wisal.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) forbade Saum Wisal for his Companions.
- Fasting should follow Prophetic guidance, not personal exaggeration.
- A short Hadith can carry a clear practical rule.
- Worship is not meant to be self-made hardship.
