The Ruling on Fasting on Saturday and Friday
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The questioner:
Regarding fasting on Saturday, is there a sound prohibition reported concerning it? And what if the Day of Ashura falls on a Saturday?
The Shaykh:
A prohibition was reported, but it is not sound. Therefore, there is no harm in fasting on Saturday.
The presenter:
Peace be upon you.
The questioner:
As for fasting on Friday.
The Shaykh:
Yes.
Regarding fasting on Saturday, is there a sound prohibition reported concerning it? And what if the Day of Ashura falls on a Saturday?
The Shaykh:
A prohibition was reported, but it is not sound. Therefore, there is no harm in fasting on Saturday.
The presenter:
Peace be upon you.
The questioner:
As for fasting on Friday.
The Shaykh:
Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3436/873] هل يصح النهي عن صيام يوم السبت؟ وماذا إذا وافق عاشوراء؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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