It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Aqrab, he says: I asked the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) about fasting, so he (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Observe one fast every month. I said: O Messenger of Allah! Indeed, I am capable of more than that. He (peace and blessings be upon him) said: I am more capable than that, I am more capable than that, so then observe two fasts every month. I said: O Messenger of Allah! Grant me permission for more than that. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Grant me permission for more than that, grant me permission for more than that, so then observe three fasts every month.