Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Fasting in Ramadan and 6 days in Shawwal month
Muslims are encouraged to fast for six days in the month of Shawwal, following the month of Ramadan, as it is considered equivalent to fasting for a whole year. Join Saudi Expatriates channel on WhatsApp
Fasting for 6 days in Shawwal month, emphasized in various authentic Hadith sources, serves as a spiritual boost and provides an opportunity for Muslims to continue the spirit of Ramadan while gaining immense rewards.
As per the Sahih Muslim hadeeth (1164), Abu Aiyub Al-Ansari (RA) narrated that, The Messenger of Allah (Prophet Mohammed [Peace Be Upon Him]) said that, "Whoever fasts during the month of Ramadan and then follows it with 6 days of Shawwal will be rewarded as, if he had fasted the entire year."
The six days of fasting can be observed consecutively or separately within the month of Shawwal, whichever is easier. These fasts are voluntary (Sunnah) not mandatory. Read : Saudi Arabia sets expiry date of Umrah visas for this Hijri year
Q. It is not necessary to observe this fasts directly after Eid Al-Fitr?
A. It is permissible to start observing these fasts one or more days afterwards of Eid Al-Fitr.
As per the Tirmidh Hadeeth, Narrated from Abu Hurayrah (PBUH), The Messenger of Allah (Prophet Mohammed [Peace Be Upon Him]) said that,"Deeds are presented on Monday and Thursday, and I love that my deeds be presented while I am fasting." See Also : Workforce in Neom could exceed 200,000 by next year
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