Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet said, "A woman should not fast (optional fasts) except with her husband's permission if he is at home (staying with her)."
— Sahih Bukhari, Volume 7, Book 62: Wedlock, Marriage (Nikaah), Hadith #120
Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet said, "A woman should not fast (optional fasts) except with her husband's permission if he is at home (staying with her)."
This hadith is from the book of Wedlock, Marriage (Nikaah) in Sahih Bukhari, compiled by Imam al-Bukhari. It is hadith number 120 in book 62 of volume 7.
This hadith is referenced in the following topics: Behaviour in Marriage.
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