What is meant by "fasting in the path of Allah" in the Hadith: "Whoever fasts one day in the path of Allah, Allah will distance his face from the Fire by seventy autumns"?
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The meaning of the , "Whoever fasts one day in the way of Allah, Allah will distance his face from the Fire by seventy autumns," is that whoever fasts in obedience to Allah and seeking His pleasure, Allah will reward him by distancing him from the Fire by seventy years. This includes fasting on days whose fasting is recommended, such as Mondays, Thursdays, and Ashura, or any other day with the intention of obeying Allah.
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