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  1. Muhammad Haris Khan
    Muhammad Haris Khan

    Yes, indeed. It is permissible to fast on the second day of Shawwal. There are only five days in the entire year when fasting is prohibited: The 1st of Shawwal The 10th of Dhu al-Hijjah The 11th of Dhu al-Hijjah The 12th of Dhu al-Hijjah The 13th of Dhu al-Hijjah

    Yes, indeed. It is permissible to fast on the second day of Shawwal. There are only five days in the entire year when fasting is prohibited:

    1. The 1st of Shawwal
    2. The 10th of Dhu al-Hijjah
    3. The 11th of Dhu al-Hijjah
    4. The 12th of Dhu al-Hijjah
    5. The 13th of Dhu al-Hijjah
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  1. Mohamed Rabah Hudawi
    Mohamed Rabah Hudawi Islamic Scholar
    This answer was improved

    ”Yes, it's permissible and recommended according to hadith and the opinions of Imams. Even though the hadith is weak, it's okay to fast on that day. The hadith says, “When it is halfway through Sha’baan, spend that night in prayer and fast on that day.”

    ”Yes, it’s permissible and recommended according to hadith and the opinions of Imams. Even though the hadith is weak, it’s okay to fast on that day. The hadith says, “When it is halfway through Sha’baan, spend that night in prayer and fast on that day.”

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  1. Zubair Khan
    Zubair Khan Islamic Scholar Specialist in Islamic Law & Jurisprudence

    The brown discharge that comes out after menstruation should wait until it stops. Because the brown discharge that comes out after menstrual blood is also menstrual. As Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) said: "Do not hasten before you see the white discharge". If this is the case, you will abstaRead more

    The brown discharge that comes out after menstruation should wait until it stops. Because the brown discharge that comes out after menstrual blood is also menstrual. As Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) said: “Do not hasten before you see the white discharge“. If this is the case, you will abstain from prayer, fasting, and perform fasting after purification.

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  1. Zubair Khan
    Zubair Khan Islamic Scholar Specialist in Islamic Law & Jurisprudence

    In any way the blood comes during the menstrual period, it will be called menstruation, similarly, when the spot appears for the first time during the menstrual period and the spot continues to appear at intervals, then the entire days of habit will be counted as impurity days and those who If thereRead more

    In any way the blood comes during the menstrual period, it will be called menstruation, similarly, when the spot appears for the first time during the menstrual period and the spot continues to appear at intervals, then the entire days of habit will be counted as impurity days and those who If there is more than that, it will be the blood of disease, in it, prayer and fasting are not excused.

    Then it will be seen whether you can differentiate between menstrual blood and disease blood or not. Or illness will be decreed, and if it is impossible to distinguish between the two and the illness is permanent, ten days of each month will be counted as menstruation and the remaining days will be counted as illness. Only God knows.

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  1. Asma Issa
    Asma Issa Islamic Scholar Certified in Quranic and Hadith studies

    Muharram is also a religious month in Islam just like three others. There is a fast in this month called the fast of Ashura. There are many references in hadith I will mention some here. Fasting in Muharram pre existed before Islam. After prophet Muhammad (PBUH) migrated to Madinah, He found that JeRead more

    Muharram is also a religious month in Islam just like three others. There is a fast in this month called the fast of Ashura. There are many references in hadith I will mention some here.

    Fasting in Muharram pre existed before Islam. After prophet Muhammad (PBUH) migrated to Madinah, He found that Jews were fasting on the same day. They gave the reason for that Sahih Albukahri 3397:

    This is a great day on which Allah saved Moses and drowned the folk of Pharaoh. Moses observed the fast on this day, as a sign of gratitude to Allah.

    That is why the prophet said to have two fasts on Muharram, a day before Ashura and the day of Ashura.

    Fast on the day before and the day after Ashura.

    In another Hadith of Sahih Muslim 1163, the Prophet Muhammad said:

    The best of fasts after Ramadan is in the Month of Allah, which you call Muharram.

    The day of Ashura is of great importance. There is another hadith of Sahih Muslims 1162 that explains that Allah forgives all sins of the previous year to have a fast on Ashura.

    I hope from Allah that fasting on the Day of Arafah expiates for the sins of the year before it and the year after it.

    It is important to know that fasting on Ashura is not compulsory but it is Sunnah. Reference from Sahih Al Bukhari:

    Fast if you wish and those who do not, are not obliged to do so.

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  1. Jafry S
    Jafry S Islamic Scholar

    Muslims (majority) primarily fast for two reasons. 1) First reason Allah order in Quran to fast in the month of Ramadan. یَـٰۤأَیُّهَا ٱلَّذِینَ ءَامَنُوا۟ كُتِبَ عَلَیۡكُمُ ٱلصِّیَامُ كَمَا كُتِبَ عَلَى ٱلَّذِینَ مِن قَبۡلِكُمۡ لَعَلَّكُمۡ تَتَّقُونَ [Surah Al-Baqarah: 183] 2) Second reason is FastRead more

    Muslims (majority) primarily fast for two reasons.

    1) First reason Allah order in Quran to fast in the month of Ramadan.

    یَـٰۤأَیُّهَا ٱلَّذِینَ ءَامَنُوا۟ كُتِبَ عَلَیۡكُمُ ٱلصِّیَامُ كَمَا كُتِبَ عَلَى ٱلَّذِینَ مِن قَبۡلِكُمۡ لَعَلَّكُمۡ تَتَّقُونَ

    [Surah Al-Baqarah: 183]

    2) Second reason is Fast is the Sunnah of Muhammad (PBUH).

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  1. Asma Issa
    Asma Issa Islamic Scholar Certified in Quranic and Hadith studies

    If a fasting person eats or drinks forgetfully during the month of Ramadan, their fast remains valid, and they are not required to perform any kaffara. The Quran does contain verses that highlight the consideration of human forgetfulness and mistakes. While there may not be a specific verse addressiRead more

    If a fasting person eats or drinks forgetfully during the month of Ramadan, their fast remains valid, and they are not required to perform any kaffara.

    The Quran does contain verses that highlight the consideration of human forgetfulness and mistakes. While there may not be a specific verse addressing forgetfulness in the context of fasting.

    One such verse is in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:286):

    Allah does not burden a soul beyond that it can bear. It will have [the consequence of] what [good] it has gained, and it will bear [the consequence of] what [evil] it has earned. Our Lord, do not impose blame upon us if we have forgotten or erred. Our Lord, and lay not upon us a burden like that which You laid upon those before us. Our Lord, and burden us not with that which we cannot bear. And pardon us, and forgive us, and have mercy upon us.

    This verse reflects the acknowledgment of human forgetfulness and the plea for Allah’s forgiveness and mercy. While it may not directly address forgetful actions during fasting. The specific rulings regarding fasting and forgetfulness have come from the hadiths of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).

    The hadith about eating or drinking forgetfully during fasting is found in Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 23, Hadith 4. The wording may slightly vary among different translations, but the essence remains the same.

    If somebody eats or drinks forgetfully, then he should complete his fast, for what he has eaten or drunk has been given to him by Allah. (Sahih al-Bukhari)

    The key factor here is forgetfulness. If a person genuinely forgets that they are fasting and eats or drinks, it is considered unintentional, and their fast is still valid. However, if someone eats or drinks intentionally during the fast, then their fast is broken, and they would need to make up for that day and might also be required to offer Kaffara, depending on the circumstances.

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