What is the significance of the Shawwal fasts?
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What is the significance of the Shawwal fasts?

ByShaykh Haytham Tamim

Extra reward post Ramadan The reward of fasting any six days in Shawwal after fasting in Ramadan is equivalent to fasting for a whole year, as per the narration of Abu Ayub Al-Ansari (may Allah be pleased with him), who narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Whoever fasts during the month of Ramadan…

Can I make a dual intention for the 6 fasts of Shawwal?
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Can I make a dual intention for the 6 fasts of Shawwal?

ByShaykh Haytham Tamim

The Prophet (peace be on him) used to fast the 6 days of Shawwal. They do not have to be fasted consecutively but at any time during the month.  When can you fast after Eid? You can fast from 2nd Shawwal, but it is better to delay the fasting the six days of Shawwal until…