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2435. It was narrated from Abû Nawfal bin Abî 'Aqrab that his father said: "I asked the Messenger of Allâh ﷺ about fasting and he said: 'Fast one day of the month.' I said: 'O Messenger of Allâh, let me do more, let me do more.' He said: 'You are saying, O Messenger of Allâh, let me do more, let me do more? Then fast two days of each month.' I said: 'O Messenger of Allâh, let me do more, let me do more; I am able.' He said: 'Let me do more, let me do more; I am able for it.' Then the Messenger of Allâh ﷺ fell silent until I thought that he was going to refuse my request. Then he said: 'Fast three days of each month.'" (Sahîh)
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Commentary
Repetition by Allâh's Messenger ﷺ of Abû Aqrab's statement was not out of derision or ridicule, but it was merely to exhibit his displeasure. So to say, the Prophet ﷺ did not consider plentiful optional observance of fasts appropriate for him. He might have been weak, or might have been involved in doing a strenuous task.
