Is it permissible for a woman to fast the six days of Shawwal before making up missed fasts?

Question:
Sulayman ibn 'Abdullah asks: What should a woman do if she has many missed fasts from Ramadan to make up, and if she fasts the make-up fasts, she will not be able to fast the six days of Shawwal? Should she prioritize the six days over the make-up fasts?

Answer:
No, the make-up fasts are more binding. She must fast the make-up fasts. If six days of Shawwal remain after the make-up fasts, she should fast them, and praise be to Allah. The six days are not obligatory, but the make-up fasts are obligatory. Yes.