13/22. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 827c — Fitr and Sacrifice Fast Ban
The prohibition of fasting on the two days of 'Id
Fasting on the Day of Fitr and Sacrifice Hadith
Sahih Muslim : 827c
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 827c
وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو كَامِلٍ الْجَحْدَرِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْعَزِيزِ بْنُ الْمُخْتَارِ، حَدَّثَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ يَحْيَى، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ الْخُدْرِيِّ، - رضى الله عنه - أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم نَهَى عَنْ صِيَامِ يَوْمَيْنِ يَوْمِ الْفِطْرِ وَيَوْمِ النَّحْرِ .
Abu Sa'id al-Khudri Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) forbade to observe fast on two days the day of Fitr and the day of Sacrifice ('Id-ul-Adha).
Reference : Sahih Muslim 827cIn-book reference : Book 13, Hadith 180USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 6, Hadith 2536
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 827c
This Hadith is another clear report about the two Eid days. Abu Sa’id al-Khudri reported that the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم forbade observing fast on the day of Fitr and the day of Sacrifice, which is Eid al-Adha. The text is short, but its message is firm. It names the two days and states the prohibition directly. For people searching for fasting on Eid al-Fitr hadith or fasting on Eid al-Adha hadith, this narration gives the core answer without added detail. The lesson is that worship is not only about doing more; it is also about stopping where the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم set a limit.
What we learn from this hadith
- The day of Fitr is not a day for fasting.
- The day of Sacrifice is not a day for fasting.
- The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم set clear limits around fasting.
- Following worship includes knowing when not to fast.
