Is it permissible to fast on a Saturday alone if it coincides with the Day of 'Arafah?
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Question:
May Allah reward you. He asks: Is it permissible to fast on a Saturday alone if it coincides with the Day of 'Arafah or the Day of 'Ashura?
Answer:
If he fasts with the intention of 'Arafah or the intention of 'Ashura, there is nothing wrong with it. But if he intends the day of Saturday alone, this is disliked. Yes?
May Allah reward you. He asks: Is it permissible to fast on a Saturday alone if it coincides with the Day of 'Arafah or the Day of 'Ashura?
Answer:
If he fasts with the intention of 'Arafah or the intention of 'Ashura, there is nothing wrong with it. But if he intends the day of Saturday alone, this is disliked. Yes?
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 5609- هل يجوز صيام يوم السبت منفردا إذا صادف يوم عرفة؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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