When to Fast?
- Fast 6 days consecutively following Eid-ul-Fitr as soon as you can.
- If you are unable to, fast 6 days consecutively during anytime of the month.
- If you are unable to fast consecutively, fast any 6 days during Shawwal.
In the Spirit of Ramadan
On the authority of Abu Harayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) from the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), who said: Allah says:
Fasting is Mine and it I who give reward for it. [A man] gives up his sexual passion, his food and his drink for my sake. Fasting is like a shield, and he who fasts has two joys: a joy whin he breaks his fast and a joy when he meets his Lord. The change in the breath of the mouth of him who fasts is better in Allah's estimation than the smell of musk. (Bukhari)
Fasting: Health & Spiritual Benefits
Physiological effects of fasting:
- Lowering of blood sugar
- Lowering of cholesterol
- Lowering of the systolic blood pressure
Psychological Effects of Fasting:
- Inner Peace and Tranquility
- Controlling one's emotions such as anger, frustration, and aggression
- More time for personal reflection and prayer
The Spirtual and Health Benefits of Fasting http://www.islamfortoday.com/athar07.htm
Recommended Sunnah Fasts
Fast the 13th, 14th, 15th of every month
Abu Zharr al-Ghafari reported: "The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) ordered us to fast for three days of every month--that is, on the days of the full moon (the 13th, 14th, and 15th of the lunar month). And he said: 'It is like fasting the whole year.' " (An-Nassai)
Fast Mondays and Thursdays of every week
Abu Hurairah reported that the most the Prophet would fast would be Monday and Thursday. He was asked about that and he said: "The actions are presented on every Monday and Thursday. Allah forgives every Muslim or every believer, except for those who are boycotting each other. He says [about them]: 'Leave them.' " This is related by Ahmad with a sahih chain. It is recorded in Sahih Muslim that the Prophet, when asked about fasting on Monday, said: "That is the day on which I was born and the day on which I received revelations."
Narrated Abu Huraira: A man used to eat much, but when he embraced Islam, he started eating less. That was mentioned to the Prophet who then said, "A believer eats in one intestine (is satisfied with a little food) and a Kafir eats in seven intestines (eats much)." [Bukhari #65, Hadith #309]
Making Up Fasts for Others
Narrated 'Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her): The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said,
"Whoever died and he ought to have fasted (the missed days of Ramadan) then his guardians must fast on his behalf."
[Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Number 173]
Events:
1. Hadhrat Aisha Siddiqah (may Allah be pleased with her) was born in Shawwal, 4 years after Prophethood and 9 years before Hijrah.
2. Hadhrat Aisha Siddiqah (may Allah be pleased with her) was married to Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) in Shawwal, 10 years after Prophethood which is 3 years before Hijrah.
3. The fight between Banu Qaynaqaa took place between the battle of Badr and Uhud, Shawwal 2 A.H. after Hijrah.
4. The battle of Uhud also took place in Shawwaal, three years after Hijrah.
5. Hadhrat Hussain (may Allah be pleased with him) Holy Prophet's grandson (son of Hadhrat Fatima, may Allah be pleased with her) was born in the month of Shawwaal 4 years after Hijrah.
6. The Holy Prophet married Hadhrat Umme Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her) in Shawwal in the 4 year after Hijrah.
7. Hadhrat Aisha Siddiqah's (may Allah be pleased with her) mother passed away in year 5 A.H.
8. The Holy Prophet's uncle Abu Talib departed from this world in the middle of Shawwal in the year 5 A.H.
9. Imam Bukhari (may Allah be pleased with him) was born on a Friday of Shawwaal in the year 194 A.H.
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