The Virtue of Fasting the Six Days of Shawwal
Fasting is a great act of worship that showcases the believer's willpower and obedience to Allah. After the month of Ramadan, the six days of Shawwal present an opportunity for Muslims to continue their acts of worship and earn additional rewards. Fasting these six days is a recommended Sunnah, and it carries significant virtues and benefits.
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Shawwal is the tenth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, immediately following the holy month of Ramadan. Fasting the six days of Shawwal is seen as a continuation of the obligatory fast and an enhancement of rewards, providing a chance to train oneself in maintaining obedience after Ramadan.
Hadith of Abu Ayyub al-Ansari (may Allah be pleased with him):
Abu Ayyub al-Ansari (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: “Whoever fasts the month of Ramadan and then follows it with six days of Shawwal, it will be as if he fasted for a lifetime.” (Narrated by Muslim).
This hadith illustrates the virtue of fasting the six days of Shawwal after Ramadan, as it is considered equivalent to fasting the entire year due to the multiplication of rewards, as each good deed is rewarded tenfold.
Multiplication of Reward:
Compensation for Shortcomings:
Continuation of Worship:
Purification and Refinement of the Soul:
Health Benefits:
149 4/08/2024
fasting
The month of Ramadan is one of the greatest months in Islam. It is the month in which the Quran was revealed, and Allah has made fasting during it obligatory for Muslims as one of the five pillars of Islam. Ramadan is distinguished by great virtues and offers numerous opportunities to draw closer to Allah […]
147 4/08/2024
fasting
The Day of Arafah, the 9th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, is one of the most significant days in the Islamic calendar. It falls during the climax of the Hajj pilgrimage, where pilgrims gather on the plain of Arafat to perform the essential rite of standing (wuquf). This day carries immense spiritual significance and is marked […]
155 4/08/2024
fasting
The first ten days of Dhu al-Hijjah are blessed days in Islam, filled with great virtues and rewards. These days are considered among the best days of the year, as mentioned in several prophetic traditions. Fasting during these days is among the righteous deeds that Muslims are encouraged to perform due to the significant status […]
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