Narrated from Sayyiduna Qurrah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Fasting three days in every month is (like) fasting for the whole year, and (it is) also breaking the fast for the whole year.
Hadith Referenceالفتح الربانی / كتاب الصيام / 3947
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:صحیح
Hadith Takhrij«اسناده صحيح۔ اخرجه الطيالسي: 1074، والدارمي: 2/ 19، وابن حبان: 3653 ، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة: 15594 ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 15679»
Brief Explanation
Benefits: … The breaking of the fast for the entire year is in such a way that in one month, twenty-seven days are not fasted, and the fasting for the whole year is such that the reward of fasting for the entire year is attained.