Is it permissible for me to fast on Friday alone because it is a day off and I am able to fast on it?
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The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The questioner says: If I want to fast on Friday because it is a day off from work for me and it is suitable for me, is it permissible for me to fast it alone for this reason?
The Shaykh:
If it is making up a missed fast, there is nothing wrong with it. But if it is voluntary, no, it is prohibited. The hadith on this is authentic. Yes.
The presenter:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success.
The Shaykh:
Unless he fasts it along with another day. If he fasts it voluntarily along with another day, there is nothing wrong with it. He should be aware of this. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The questioner says: If I want to fast on Friday because it is a day off from work for me and it is suitable for me, is it permissible for me to fast it alone for this reason?
The Shaykh:
If it is making up a missed fast, there is nothing wrong with it. But if it is voluntary, no, it is prohibited. The hadith on this is authentic. Yes.
The presenter:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success.
The Shaykh:
Unless he fasts it along with another day. If he fasts it voluntarily along with another day, there is nothing wrong with it. He should be aware of this. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [1148 -3022] هل يجوز لي أن أصوم الجمعة مفردا لأنه يوم إجازة وأستطيع فيه الصوم؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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