Those Who Fasted During Travel and Considered It Superior

Hazrat Anas was asked about fasting during travel, so he said that there is a concession for the one who does not fast, and if someone fasts, then it is better.

Hazrat Ibn Abi Mulaika narrates that I was on a journey with Hazrat Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her). She did not fast until we reached Madinah.

Hazrat Nazar bin Abdullah Qaisi narrates that Hazrat Qais bin Abad used to fast during travel and sometimes he would not fast.

Musa, the freed slave of Abu Amir, says that I asked Hazrat Anas about fasting during travel, so he said that we were with Hazrat Abu Musa; he kept a fast, so we also kept a fast.

Hazrat Ibn Aswad narrates that his father used to fast while traveling.

Ibn Aun states that Muhammad used to fast while traveling.

Hazrat Qasim narrates that Hazrat Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) used to fast during travel, due to which she became weak.

Hazrat Usman bin Abi Al-Aas also says in the same manner as Hazrat Anas bin Malik (may Allah be pleased with him).

Hazrat Nafi' narrates that whenever Hazrat Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with them) went towards the desert, he would not leave fasting and would also perform the complete prayer.

Hazrat Usman bin Abi Al-Aas says that it is better to fast during travel, and there is a concession for not fasting.

Hazrat Khams says that Hazrat Salim was asked about fasting during travel, so he replied that if you keep the fast, it is good for you, and if you do not keep the fast, there is also a concession for that.

Hazrat Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) narrates that Hamza Aslami asked the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) about fasting during travel, so he said: If you wish, keep the fast, and if you wish, do not keep it.

Hazrat Awam says that I asked Hazrat Mujahid whether it is better to fast during travel or to leave the fast? He replied that if you have the strength to fast, then in my opinion, fasting is better.

Hazrat Ash'ath bin Abi Sha'tha says that I have accompanied my father Hazrat Abu Sha'tha, and Hazrat Amr bin Maymoon, Aswad bin Yazid, and Abu Wa'il. All these personalities used to observe fasts of Ramadan and other fasts during travel.

Ibrahim Taimi's father narrates that I was with Hazrat Hudhaifa (may Allah be pleased with him) in Mada'in. I asked him for permission to return to my family, so he said, "Permission is granted on the condition that you neither shorten the prayer nor leave the fast."