Which is better: fasting on Mondays and Thursdays, or fasting three days each month?

Fasting on Mondays and Thursdays is better than fasting three days, because in these two days, deeds are presented to Allah Almighty, and because the Prophet, may Allah’s prayers and peace be upon him, consistently fasted them. Also, the fasting of the three days can be included within the fasting of Mondays and Thursdays. What Hafsa, may Allah be pleased with her, narrated supports this: that the Prophet, may Allah’s prayers and peace be upon him, used to fast three days every month: Monday and Thursday (of one week) and Monday of the other week.