The Obligation of Fasting the Six Days of Shawwal to Complete the Reward of Ramadan
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Question:
And as is said, is fasting the six days of Shawwal something that is absolutely necessary in order to complete the reward of fasting Ramadan?
Answer:
It is not as you said that it is absolutely necessary; rather, it is a recommended practice (sunnah). If one wishes, he does it, and if one wishes, he leaves it. But if he wants to increase the reward and complete the reward, he fasts them so that his fasting for the year is completed, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, meaning the fasting of the year. Yes.
And as is said, is fasting the six days of Shawwal something that is absolutely necessary in order to complete the reward of fasting Ramadan?
Answer:
It is not as you said that it is absolutely necessary; rather, it is a recommended practice (sunnah). If one wishes, he does it, and if one wishes, he leaves it. But if he wants to increase the reward and complete the reward, he fasts them so that his fasting for the year is completed, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, meaning the fasting of the year. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 28 من 28|من أحكام الصيام|وداع شهر رمضان|صالح الفوزان|فقه|كبار العلماء — youtube.com (9:29)
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