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Supererogatory Fasts
Can a Menstruating Woman Make Up ‘Ashura Fasting If She Misses It?
1. If a person misses the fast of ‘Ashura, it cannot be made up because there is no proof for that, and because the reward is connected to fasting on the tenth day of Muharram, and that time has passed. 2. If a person is excused for not fasting – such as women who are menstruating or bleeding following childbirth, or those who are sick or are travelling – and he usually fasts on that day or he had the intention of fasting that day, then he will be rewarded for his intention.44,852Does Fasting on `Arafah and `Ashura Expiate Major Sins?
Fasting on the day of ‘Ashura or `Arafah only expiates minor sins; as for major sins, they require sincere repentance. But falling into major sin does not mean that you should refrain from doing acts of worship and good deeds.60,150She fasted for six days of Shawwaal and wants to carry on fasting
11,666He wants to continue fasting so that he can give up smoking
21,490How do we know when ‘Ashura is this year?
35,018Fasting on Mondays and Thursdays when he owes expiation for breaking an oath
13,495Can You Combine Shawwal Fasting with al-Ayyam al-Beed?
If you fast the six days of Shawwal, you do not have to fast al-Ayyam al-Beed during that month too and hopefully you will be rewarded for that.56,524Joining Sha’baan to Ramadaan
19,112Is Fasting in the Month of Rajab Recommended?
There is no sound hadith to indicate that there is any special virtue in fasting in Rajab. But there is a report from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) which indicates that it is recommended to fast during the sacred months. For more, please see the detailed answer.359,569Fasting on Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday: Permissible?
Singling out one day of the year for fasting, in celebration of Mawlid al-Nabi (the birth of Prophet Muhamamd), is an innovation (bid‘ah) that is contrary to the Sunnah of the Prophet. For more, see the detailed answer.157,768