YOGYAKARTA - Fasting Ayyamul Bidh is one of the sunnah prayers that is easy to do and has great rewards if practiced. One of the advantages of fasting Ayyamul Bidh is to get the same reward as fasting throughout the year.
Fasting Ayyamul Bidh is a sunnah fasting practiced every 13, 14, and 15 of each month in the Hijri calendar. This worship is an encouraged practice by the Prophet SAW.
In a hadith narrated by Imam Bukhari and Imam Muslim, the Prophet Muhammad SAW said:
My companion advised me to fast three days in every month, two rak'ahs of Dhuhr, and to eat before I sleep.
"My beloved Rasulullah SAW advised me to fast three days every month, two rakaat Dhuha, and Witir prayer before going to bed." (HR. Bukhari and Muslim).
Referring to the book Practical Guide to Fasting by Drs E Syamsuddin and Ahmad Syahirul Alim Lc, practicing fasting Ayyamul Bidh on these dates coincides with the circle of light of the moon that looks perfect or is called a full moon.
Even though it is only implemented 3 times a month, the fasting of Ayyamul Bidh has many advantages. So, what are the advantages? Summarized from various sources, see the complete information below.
The Importance of Fasting Ayyamul Bidh Its like fasting a yearAs mentioned above, one of the virtues of fasting Ayyamul Bidh is likened to fasting for a year. This is mentioned in the hadith of the Prophet Muhammad SAW with the Milhan al-Qoisy chain of his father, he said:
"The Prophet used to order us to fast on Ayyamul Bidh, namely 13, 14, and 15 (of the Hijri month)." And he said, "Fasting Ayyamul Bidh is like fasting for a year," HR Abu Dawud and An-Nasa'i).
Sunnah that the Prophet always guarded.Fasting Ayyamul Bidh is a sunnah practice that is highly recommended. The Prophet was known to routinely carry it out and almost never left it. He also encouraged his companions to practice it consistently, which shows how important this worship is for a Muslim.
Means to cleanse the soul and heartIn Islam, fasting is not only about holding hunger and thirst, but also guarding the tongue, eyes, ears, and all body parts from sinful acts. By fasting on the 13th, 14th, and 15th of every month in the Hijri calendar. A Muslim is trained to maintain the purity of the heart and cultivate obedience to Allah SWT.
Calm the heart and mindThe third priority of fasting Ayyamul Bidh is that it can make the heart and mind calmer.
When carrying out this sunnah fasting, the soul of a Muslim will be calmer and the heart closer to Allah. This makes a person more consistent in worship and more patient in facing life's trials.
Stay away from sinful acts.The other priority of fasting Ayyamul Bidh is that it can be a shield from sinful acts. The Prophet Muhammad SAW once said that fasting is a fortress for believers.
By fasting, desires are controlled, so that a Muslim is more able to avoid sinful acts and increase good deeds.
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