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Is it correct that one must first make up for the days of fasting from Ramadan and then fast six days in Shawwal? I have heard that one must first make up for the days one has missed in Ramadan, because it is obligatory (fard) and then fast six days in Shawwal, because it is sunnah/voluntary?
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Assalamu alaikum,
Thank you for your inquiry.
- Islamic jurists (fuqaha) say that when one fasts six days in Shawwal, one gets a reward for performing the sunnah (of fasting six days in Shawwal) regardless. This also applies if one makes up for his fasts from Ramadan.
- If one first fasts the voluntary (sunnah) days of fasting and then makes up for his days from Ramadan, he will receive more reward. This is true if the circumstances permit.
- It is not necessary to first make up the days from Ramadan and then fast six days in Shawwal. However, the latter should not lead to unnecessary postponement of the days from Ramadan that are to be made up. It depends on one’s circumstances and how good one is at fasting regularly.
Walaikum assalam
Translated by Javaria T.
Source: sunnipath.com
Approved by Najeeb ur Rehman Naz
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