The ruling on fasting six days of Shawwal for one who has missed days to make up

Question:
Our sister asks and says: Is it permissible for a woman to fast six days of Shawwal before making up the days she missed in Ramadan for a valid religious excuse, for example?

Answer:
The scholars have differed on this issue. Some have permitted fasting the six days before making up the obligatory days, while others have not permitted that. The most cautious course for the believing man and woman is to begin with the making up of the days that are owed; the one who has days to make up should start with them before the six days. This is the most cautious approach, and this is what should be done, because the obligatory is more important than the voluntary. Therefore, the woman who has days to make up should begin with making them up, and then fast the six days if it is facilitated for her to do so; otherwise, making up the days is more important. Likewise, the man who has days to make up due to illness or travel should begin with making them up. Yes.

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