The Ruling on Fasting on Saturday and Singling It Out for Fasting
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The questioner:
Is it permissible to fast on Saturday, or is it not permissible? Please guide us in this matter. May Allah reward you with good.
The Shaykh:
Some scholars hold that it is disliked to single out Saturday for fasting. However, if it is fasted along with another day, there is no harm in that, based on a report regarding the prohibition of fasting on Saturday. But this report is weak.
The presenter:
Praise be to Allah.
The Shaykh:
In any case, if it is fasted along with another day, that is better in order to avoid doubt.
The presenter:
Yes, that is fine. If the Day of 'Arafah falls on a Saturday, or if the Day of 'Ashura falls on a Saturday, Shaykh Salih, and if one fasts on Saturday to make up for Ramadan or for a fast that is obligatory upon him,
The Shaykh:
then there is no harm in that. Yes, that is fine. Likewise, if he fasts it following another day, or if he fasts it on the Day of 'Arafah and fasts it for the sake of the Day of 'Arafah, there is no harm in that. Praise be to Allah. Or if he fasts it following the white days, there is no harm in that.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good, and may Allah reward you.
The Shaykh:
Likewise, if 'Ashura is missed, the best is to fast the day before it or the day after it, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded. That is right. It should not be fasted alone; the best is to fast a day before it or a day after it.
The presenter:
Yes, if that happens and it is preceded by a day or followed by a day?
The Shaykh:
That is the way to do it. Praise be to Allah.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good, and may Allah reward you.
Is it permissible to fast on Saturday, or is it not permissible? Please guide us in this matter. May Allah reward you with good.
The Shaykh:
Some scholars hold that it is disliked to single out Saturday for fasting. However, if it is fasted along with another day, there is no harm in that, based on a report regarding the prohibition of fasting on Saturday. But this report is weak.
The presenter:
Praise be to Allah.
The Shaykh:
In any case, if it is fasted along with another day, that is better in order to avoid doubt.
The presenter:
Yes, that is fine. If the Day of 'Arafah falls on a Saturday, or if the Day of 'Ashura falls on a Saturday, Shaykh Salih, and if one fasts on Saturday to make up for Ramadan or for a fast that is obligatory upon him,
The Shaykh:
then there is no harm in that. Yes, that is fine. Likewise, if he fasts it following another day, or if he fasts it on the Day of 'Arafah and fasts it for the sake of the Day of 'Arafah, there is no harm in that. Praise be to Allah. Or if he fasts it following the white days, there is no harm in that.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good, and may Allah reward you.
The Shaykh:
Likewise, if 'Ashura is missed, the best is to fast the day before it or the day after it, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded. That is right. It should not be fasted alone; the best is to fast a day before it or a day after it.
The presenter:
Yes, if that happens and it is preceded by a day or followed by a day?
The Shaykh:
That is the way to do it. Praise be to Allah.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good, and may Allah reward you.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، نور على الدرب 295 من المجموعة الأولى للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (10:43)
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