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(Book 18, Hadith 55) #35742
Fasting in Shaban

SUMMARY: It is not recommended to fast on the day of Shaban if one is uncertain whether it is Ramadan or not, and if it turns out to be Ramadan, then the fast should be made up. Voluntary fasting on that day is permissible.

Yahya related to me from Malik that he had heard the people of knowledge telling people not to fast on the day in Shaban when there was doubt (about whether it was Shaban or Ramadan), if they intended by it the fast of Ramadan . They considered that whoever fasted on that day without having seen (the new moon) had to make up that day if it later became clear that it was part of Ramadan. They did not see any harm in voluntary fasting on that day. Malik said, "This is what we do, and what I have seen the people of knowledge in our city doing".

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fasting  *  doubt  *  permissible  *  shaban

QUICK LESSONS:
Observe religious practices carefully; Do voluntary fasting during days with doubt regarding its month; Make up for any missed fasts due to confusion or lack of knowledge;

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith discusses the issue of fasting during the month of Shaban. It states that it is not recommended to fast on a day in which there is doubt as to whether it is part of Ramadan or not, as this could lead to confusion and mistakes. If one does fast on such a day and later finds out that it was part of Ramadan, then they must make up for that missed fast. However, voluntary fasting on such days are permissible according to Malik and other people of knowledge from his city. This hadith teaches us about being careful when observing religious practices so as not to make any mistakes due to confusion or lack of knowledge.

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