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Supererogatory Fasts
Why Is It Recommended to Fast on the 11th of Muharram as well as ‘Ashura?
1. scholars regarded it as mustahabb to fast on the eleventh of Muharram because it was narrated from the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) that he instructed people to fast on this day. 2. The scholars also mentioned another reason for it being mustahabb to fast on the eleventh, which is to be on the safe side with regard to the tenth day, because people may be mistaken in sighting the new moon of Muharram, and it may not be known exactly which day is the tenth.132,699Combining Making up a Missed Ramadan Fast with Fasting Ashura or ‘Arafah: Permissible?
If a person intends to do the mustahabb action, that will not be acceptable for the obligatory action. If a person fasts with the intention of ‘Ashura, that will not be acceptable as making up for a missed Ramadan fast, but if he intends to make up the missed Ramadan fast and does that on the day of ‘Ashura, then his making up the missed fast will be valid, and there is the hope that he will also attain the reward for ‘Ashura, according to some scholars.112,599Did the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) Fast the First Ten Days of Dhul-Hijjah?
1. According to the view of the majority of scholars, it is encouraged (mustahabb) to fast the first nine days of Dhul-Hijjah. 2. There are several scholarly opinions concerning the hadeeth of ‘Aishah according to which the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) did not fast these ten days. Please see the detailed answer for these views.22,118Fasting in fulfilment of a vow (nadhr) takes precedence over fasting six days of Shawwaal
18,582Fasting in the Second Half of Sha’ban
Fasting in Sha’ban in the second half is not allowed and that is either makruh or haram, except for the one who has the habit of fasting regularly or who is continuing after fasting during the first half of Sha’ban. For more, see the detailed answer.203,159Is it possible to fast al-ayyaam al-beed based on the dates published in newspapers or calendars?
15,583Is 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.152,871