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Fasting Six Days of Shawwal
Difficulty:Medium
Just a habit change
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The Sunnah
The Prophet ﷺ said: "Whoever fasts Ramadan then follows it with six days of Shawwal, it is as if he fasted the entire year."
Source: Sahih Muslim 1164
The Science
Following the fast of Ramadan with six days in Shawwal completes the reward of fasting a whole year, since a month equals ten months and six days equal two more.
How to Practice
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After ʻEid al-Fitr, fast any six days during the month of Shawwal
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They may be consecutive or spread out
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Make the intention before dawn for voluntary fasting
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Make up any missed Ramadan fasts first if you can
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