Fasting the Ten Days of Dhul Hijjah
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, this person has a set of questions. Basam says: It is mentioned in a hadith that fasting the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah is recommended. So, are these ten days to be fasted in their entirety?
Answer:
Yes, except for the day of the festival, meaning the tenth day is not to be fasted because it is a day of festival, and fasting on it is forbidden. As for the Day of 'Arafah, which is the ninth day, it is preferable for the pilgrim not to fast; it is preferable for the pilgrim to be in a state of breaking the fast. As for the non-pilgrim, he fasts the nine days, and by doing so, he attains the great reward. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, this person has a set of questions. Basam says: It is mentioned in a hadith that fasting the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah is recommended. So, are these ten days to be fasted in their entirety?
Answer:
Yes, except for the day of the festival, meaning the tenth day is not to be fasted because it is a day of festival, and fasting on it is forbidden. As for the Day of 'Arafah, which is the ninth day, it is preferable for the pilgrim not to fast; it is preferable for the pilgrim to be in a state of breaking the fast. As for the non-pilgrim, he fasts the nine days, and by doing so, he attains the great reward. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/172 — archive.org (9:19)
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