Likewise, regarding the [first] ten days [of Dhul-Hijjah], many people fast from their beginning through to [and not including] the tenth day; so is there any [authentic] proof to confirm that [practice]?
Category: The fast of other than Ramadhaan
Excellence of the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah
The questioner is saying [O] Noble Shaykh, in [a few] days, we will be welcoming [the arrival of] the ten days of Dhul-Hijjah, so what is your advice for everyone to take advantage of them?
Unable to complete fasting the six days of Shawwaal
I began fasting the six [days] of Shawwaal, however I was unable to complete them because of extenuating circumstances and work.
Used to fast the six days of Shawwaal, but then became ill
Someone used to fast the six [days] of Shawwaal. If he [then] becomes ill or something prevents him from fasting or he just becomes lazy from fasting in a particular year, is there any sin upon him?
Fasting the six fasts of Shawwaal for six fasts missed in Ramadhaan
If I fasted six days in Shawwaal to make up for six days I missed in Ramadhaan, is this [also] enough (acceptable) as the fasting of six [days] of Shawwaal?
Should fasting the six days of Shawwaal begin immediately after the day of ‘Eed
Is the fasting of the six days a must after the month of Ramadhaan immediately after the day of ‘Eed, or is it permissible [to do so] after ‘Eed by [a number of] days in the month of Shawwaal or not?
The authenticity of fasting six days in Shawwaal
[Statements] have recently appeared – particularly via means of communication – from those who say there is no evidence to support fasting six days in Shawwaal, and [instead] it has come to interrupt the ‘Eed of the Muslims, so what is your opinion regarding this speech?
Making-up a fast or voluntarily fasting on a Saturday
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Fasting the 15th day of Sha’baan and the day of doubt
What is the ruling regarding fasting the 15th day of the month of Sha’baan, and is it permissible to fast the ‘day of doubt’ – at the end of the month? [Please] provide us with a ruling, [and] may you be rewarded.
Fasting during the month of Sha’baan
Has it been [authentically] established that the Prophet ﷺ used to fast during the month of Sha’baan?











