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Fasting on the 13th, 14th and 15th of every lunar month

· 12 Shawwal 1441 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Which three days should one fast in Shaban, the 13, 14 and 15 Shaban or 14, 15 and 16 Shaban?

Answer

The 13th, 14th and 15th of every lunar month are known as Ayyaam-ul-Beedh and it is virtuous to fast on these days.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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