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Answers: 13Subcategories: 2Supererogatory Fasts
Is Fasting Most of Sha’ban Recommended?
It is recommended to fast a great deal in the month of Sha’ban. The Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) used to fast the whole of Sha’ban. For more, please see the detailed answer.110,125What Is the Ruling on Singling out ‘Ashura for Fasting?
It is permissible to fast the day of ‘Ashura on its own, but it is better to fast the day before it or the day after it.65,549Will the person who intends to fast ‘Ashura during the day be rewarded for his fasting?
44,940Is It Recommended to Fast on the 9th of ‘Ashura with the 10th?
It is recommended to fast both the ninth and the tenth of ‘Ashura because the Prophet (peace be upon him) fasted the tenth and intended to fast the ninth.152,871Virtues of Fasting ‘Ashura
Fasting the day of ‘Ashoora’ does expiate for the past year. The expiation of sins that is achieved by fasting ‘Ashoora’ refers to minor sins; with regard to major sins, they need separate repentance.271,211Virtue of Voluntary Fasting in al-Muharram
The best fasting after Ramadan is fasting in al-Muharram. So, it is encouraged to fast a lot in the month of al-Muharram, not to fast the whole month.114,655Ruling on fasting the days of al-tashreeq
71,174Is It Recommended to Fast the First Eight Days of Dhul-Hijjah for Pilgrims and Others?
1- Fasting on the first eight days of Dhul-Hijjah is recommended for pilgrims and others. 2- It is not Sunnah for pilgrims to fast on the day of ‘Arafah, rather it is recommended for them not to fast, even if they are able to fast.42,332When to Start Shawwal Fasting
You can start fasting six days of Shawwal from the second day of Shawwal because it is haram to fast on the day of ‘Eid.127,997Celebrating a child’s first fast
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