What is the ruling on fasting the first Thursday of the month of Rajab?
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The questioner : I am inquiring about the validity of fasting the following days: the first Thursday of Rajab.
The Shaykh : Fasting the first Thursday of Rajab has no basis, and singling out this day for fasting is a religious innovation (bid'ah). Therefore, the one who fasts should not fast it.
The Shaykh : Fasting the first Thursday of Rajab has no basis, and singling out this day for fasting is a religious innovation (bid'ah). Therefore, the one who fasts should not fast it.