The four days when it is recommended to fast

Miracles of Masoomeen
Abu Ishaq Ibne Abdullah Alawi Arizi narrates: I had heard that fasting on four particular days was very meritorious, but I didn’t know what those days were. So I went to inquire about it from Imam Ali Naqi (a) when he was staying at Sirya.
Without asking about my objective, the Imam said,
“Abu Ishaq, you have come to ask me regarding the four days on which it is meritorious to fast.”
“Yes,’ I replied.
He said, “Listen, fasting is recommended on the 27th of Rajab as it is the day Messenger of Allah (s) declared his prophethood.
Also, fasting is recommended on the 17 of Rabi I as it is the birthday of Messenger of Allah (s).
Fasting is also recommended on 25 Zilqad as the Earth was spread out beneath the Kaaba.
Finally fasting is recommended on 18 Zilhajj as it is the day of Ghadeer; the day when Messenger of Allah (s) appointed his cousin as the leader under the instructions of Almighty Allah.”
I said, “You are absolutely correct! I came to ask you about this only. I bear witness that you are Proof of God on the creatures.”

Tahdhib, Vol. 4, Pg. 305; Al-Wasail, Vol. 7, Pg. 324, Miracles of Ahlulbayt (a.s. ) - Vol. 4,Pg.167

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