The Ruling on Fasting the Day of Doubt
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Question:
We have a few questions before we conclude this session. The questioner asks: What is the ruling on fasting the Day of Doubt, and why?
Answer:
The Day of Doubt is the thirtieth of Sha'ban, if the crescent moon is not seen due to clouds or haze. This is a matter of disagreement among the scholars; some permit fasting on it, while others prohibit it, and the latter is the correct view. One does not fast on the Day of Doubt. In the athar (report), it is stated that the one who fasts the day on which there is doubt has disobeyed Abu al-Qasim (peace and blessings be upon him). Therefore, one does not fast on the Day of Doubt as if it were part of Ramadan. Yes.
We have a few questions before we conclude this session. The questioner asks: What is the ruling on fasting the Day of Doubt, and why?
Answer:
The Day of Doubt is the thirtieth of Sha'ban, if the crescent moon is not seen due to clouds or haze. This is a matter of disagreement among the scholars; some permit fasting on it, while others prohibit it, and the latter is the correct view. One does not fast on the Day of Doubt. In the athar (report), it is stated that the one who fasts the day on which there is doubt has disobeyed Abu al-Qasim (peace and blessings be upon him). Therefore, one does not fast on the Day of Doubt as if it were part of Ramadan. Yes.
Source
فتاوى على الهواء 13-05-1436هـ — af.org.sa (22:00)
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