What is the ruling on fasting in Rajab?
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The questioner : The questioner says, “May Allah reward you, O Shaykh, we love you for the sake of Allah. Is the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him): Musannaf Abd al-Razzaq 9:555, evidence for fasting in Rajab?”
The Shaykh : It is not evidence for that. This means the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) clarified to him that fasting is not prescribed, but he should fast and break his fast in the sacred months in general, not specifically in Rajab. Yes.
The questioner : May Allah reward you with good.
Fast in the sacred months and break your fast
صم من الحُرم وأفطرThe Shaykh : It is not evidence for that. This means the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) clarified to him that fasting is not prescribed, but he should fast and break his fast in the sacred months in general, not specifically in Rajab. Yes.
The questioner : May Allah reward you with good.