The Ruling on Fasting the Six Days of Shawwal and the Day of 'Arafah
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Question:
She has another point, saying: Shaykh, does fasting the six days of Shawwal and the Day of 'Arafah carry the ruling of obligatory fasting?
Answer:
No, fasting the six days of Shawwal is a voluntary prayer, and fasting the Day of 'Arafah is a voluntary prayer. There is merit in them, but they do not carry the ruling of obligatory fasting. Yes.
She has another point, saying: Shaykh, does fasting the six days of Shawwal and the Day of 'Arafah carry the ruling of obligatory fasting?
Answer:
No, fasting the six days of Shawwal is a voluntary prayer, and fasting the Day of 'Arafah is a voluntary prayer. There is merit in them, but they do not carry the ruling of obligatory fasting. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/079 — archive.org (12:24)
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