If one intends to fast the six days and Mondays and Thursdays, does he obtain both virtues?

Question:
May Allah reward you, Your Eminence, father. The questioner asks: Does the one who fasts six days of Shawwal on Mondays and Thursdays obtain both rewards, or does he only obtain the reward of the six days of Shawwal?

Answer:
If Monday and Thursday coincide with his fasting, it is hoped that he will obtain both virtues. Yes. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to intentionally say, "I do not leave Mondays and Thursdays; every Monday and Thursday until the month ends." This is an overexertion; this is among the overexertions. What is required is six consecutive days. If possible, consecutiveness is better than separating them. Yes.