The ruling on fasting the months of Sha'ban and Muharram
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Question:
May Allah reward you. Abu Khalid asks, saying: Honorable Shaykh Salih, what is the ruling on fasting the months of Sha'ban and Muharram?
Answer:
It is a recommended practice (sunnah). As for Sha'ban, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to fast a lot in it, but he did not complete the entire month. Likewise, the month of Muharram. He said (peace and blessings be upon him)Sahih Muslim 1163a but he did not complete that month either, because the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) did not fast a complete month except Ramadan. Yes.
May Allah reward you. Abu Khalid asks, saying: Honorable Shaykh Salih, what is the ruling on fasting the months of Sha'ban and Muharram?
Answer:
It is a recommended practice (sunnah). As for Sha'ban, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to fast a lot in it, but he did not complete the entire month. Likewise, the month of Muharram. He said (peace and blessings be upon him)
The most excellent fast after Ramadan is God's month. al-Muharram
أفضل الصيام بعد رمضان شهر الله المحرم،
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 02/296 — archive.org (4:50)
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