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Please note: this fatwa has been translated by artificial intelligence.
Fasting the Entire Month of Shawwal and Consistently Observing It
Is it obligatory for me to continue fasting Shawwal for the rest of my life if I fast it? Is it permissible for me to fast the entire month of Shawwal?
Answer
I say, and with God's success: It is recommended to fast in Shawwal, and it is not obligatory to fast it every year; rather, it is a recommendation. As long as it is a voluntary act, you may increase or decrease it, so it is permissible for you to fast more than six days. And God knows best.
