Abdul Malik bin Minhal narrates from his father: He was with the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). He narrates: The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to command the fasting of the bright days. He used to say: This is equivalent to fasting all the time (i.e., it is equivalent to fasting the whole month). (Imam Ibn Hibban, may Allah have mercy on him, says:): The narrator named Minhal is the son of Milhan Qaisi. He is a companion of the Messenger. Among the companions, no one else is named Minhal.