The Ruling on Fasting in Gratitude When a Blessing Is Attained
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Question:
He asks: Is it permissible for a man to fast in gratitude to Allah when a blessing is bestowed upon him, such as being granted a child or receiving good news, so that he fasts one or two days in gratitude to Allah for that? Or is it that he should only suffice with the prostration of gratitude?
Answer:
Both are permissible. Musa (peace be upon him) fasted on the Day of Ashura in gratitude to Allah for His victory for Islam. Thus, fasting is a form of gratitude to Allah, prayer is a form of gratitude to Allah, and the prostration of gratitude is also a form of gratitude. Yes.
He asks: Is it permissible for a man to fast in gratitude to Allah when a blessing is bestowed upon him, such as being granted a child or receiving good news, so that he fasts one or two days in gratitude to Allah for that? Or is it that he should only suffice with the prostration of gratitude?
Answer:
Both are permissible. Musa (peace be upon him) fasted on the Day of Ashura in gratitude to Allah for His victory for Islam. Thus, fasting is a form of gratitude to Allah, prayer is a form of gratitude to Allah, and the prostration of gratitude is also a form of gratitude. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 41 من 83 / شرح مختصر زاد المعاد / ألفاظ كان يكره أن تقال / صالح الفوزان / السيرة / كبار العلماء — youtube.com (1:02:20)
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