* Important Fatwas on Ramadan ** *
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*Q- Whoever missed some fasts during Ramadan for a valid reason, then is he
required to make up the (missed) fasts consecutively, or is it permissible
for him to split them up?*
A- It is permissible to split them up when making them up, because the Aayah
does not stipulate it be done consecutively, rather, Allah (Subhaanahu wa
Ta'ala) has mentioned in that regard that which indicates the permissibility
of making up (the missed fasts) by splitting them up.
However, that which is preferable is that they be made up consecutively,
since this is the true essence behind making up (the missed fasts), because
the days which were missed were consecutive, so likewise they should be made
up consecutively.
– Sheikh Ibn Jibreen, Fataawa Ramadan - Volume 2, Page 656, Fatwa No.660,
Fataawa as-Siyaam - Page 125
*Q- Is it permissible to make up missed fasts of Ramadan on Thursday and
Friday or not?*
*A-* Whoever missed any fasts of Ramadan, then it is permissible to make up
(the missed) fasts on both Thursday and Friday and likewise offer voluntary
fasts (on both these days). However, that which is prohibited is to single
out Friday by fasting a voluntary fast.
– The Permanent Committee, Fataawa Ramadan - Volume 2, Pages 657-658, Fatwa
No.663, Fataawa al-Lajnah ad-Daa.imah lil-Buhooth al-`Ilmiyyah wal-Iftaa. -
Fatwa No.11810
*Q- A man has fasts from Ramadan to make up, (so) is it permissible for him
to split the fasts up (rather than fast them all consecutively)?*
*A-* Yes, it is permissible for him to make up that which is required of him
by splitting them up over a number of days, due to the saying of Allah
(Subhaanahu wa Ta'ala):
{...and whoever is ill or on a journey, the same number [of days which one
did not observe fasts must be made up] from other days...}, *[Soorah
al-Baqarah, Aayah 185*
...and He (Subhaanahu wa Ta'ala) did not stipulate for them to be made up
consecutively.
– The Permanent Committee, Fataawa Ramadan - Volume 2, Pages 661-662, Fatwa
No.667, Fataawa al-Lajnah ad-Daa.imah lil-Buhooth al-`Ilmiyyah wal-Iftaa. -
Fatwa No.6422
*Q-* *What are the best days for voluntary fasting and the best months for
discharging the zakah?*
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*A*- The best days for voluntary fasting are:
• Monday and Thursday (of every week);
• The 13th, 14th and 15th days of each lunar month;
• The 10th day of Dhul-Hijjah, and particularly the Day of 'Arafah;
• The 10th day of Muharram ('Aashooraa) in addition to fasting the day
before it or the day after it;
• Six days during the month of Shawwaal.
As for the Zakah, then it is to be discharged in any month - after the
passing of a complete year, and once the wealth has reached the minimum
amount upon which Zakah is liable,
– The Permanent Committee, Fataawa Ramadan - Volume 2, Page 672, Fatwa
No.674, Fataawa al-Lajnah ad-Daa.imah lil-Buhooth al-`Ilmiyyah wal-Iftaa. -
Fatwa No.12128
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