What to Say When Insulted While Fasting
Guarding the fast from anger and quarrels
Arabic
إِنِّي صَائِمٌ
Transliteration
Inni sa’im.
Meaning
Indeed I am fasting.
Reference
Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim
When to recite
When provoked while fasting • Once or twice
Virtue
Turns provocation into worship — the fast shields tongue as well as stomach.
Sources & review
Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim
Prophetic dua • Narrated by Abu Hurairah • Grade: Sahih • Learn personal details from a qualified teacher; minor school differences exist.
Educational content — not a fatwa. See methodology and disclaimer.
Reviewed • 2026-01-01Our methodology
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
When should I recite What to Say When Insulted While Fasting?
When provoked while fasting. Repeat: Once or twice.
What is the virtue of What to Say When Insulted While Fasting?
Turns provocation into worship — the fast shields tongue as well as stomach.
Where is What to Say When Insulted While Fasting from?
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim (narrated by Abu Hurairah). Grade: Sahih. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.
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