Fasting on the 9th and 10th of Muharram and the White Days
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, this person is asking about fasting on the 9th and 10th of Muharram and the 11th. Does that suffice for the White Days, or is it necessary to fast the White Days as well?
Answer:
Fasting the White Days is a recommended practice (sunnah) in its own right, and fasting 'Ashura is a recommended practice (sunnah) in its own right. So he fasts each type in its time, so that he may obtain the reward for it. Yes.
The presenter:
Also, may Allah reward you. We have a call from Abu Muhammad from Riyadh. Please go ahead.
Honorable Shaykh, this person is asking about fasting on the 9th and 10th of Muharram and the 11th. Does that suffice for the White Days, or is it necessary to fast the White Days as well?
Answer:
Fasting the White Days is a recommended practice (sunnah) in its own right, and fasting 'Ashura is a recommended practice (sunnah) in its own right. So he fasts each type in its time, so that he may obtain the reward for it. Yes.
The presenter:
Also, may Allah reward you. We have a call from Abu Muhammad from Riyadh. Please go ahead.
Source
قناة «مكة و المدينة»، 02 / فتاوى على الهواء - 08 01 1437هـ _ الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (44:35)
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