The ruling on the family’s collective voluntary fasting
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Q546: What is the ruling on the family’s collective voluntary fasting at home, on Mondays and Thursdays, as well as standing in night prayer, where they pray in congregation at home other than in Ramadan?
A546: Collective fasting is a religious innovation. Each person fasts without being tied to the others. There is no harm in the household members fasting, but it should not be done by mutual agreement; rather, each person should fast seeking the reward. Likewise, regarding standing in night prayer, if they do it in congregation occasionally, there is no harm. However, making this a regular habit is not permissible except in Ramadan.
A546: Collective fasting is a religious innovation. Each person fasts without being tied to the others. There is no harm in the household members fasting, but it should not be done by mutual agreement; rather, each person should fast seeking the reward. Likewise, regarding standing in night prayer, if they do it in congregation occasionally, there is no harm. However, making this a regular habit is not permissible except in Ramadan.
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