Making Up Six Days of Shawwal

Question
Is there an opinion in the schools of thought that allows for making up the six days of Shawwal, in case one is unable to fast them in Shawwal?
Answer
I say, and with God's guidance: Fasting in Shawwal is recommended and not obligatory, so there is no compensation required for those who did not fast six days of Shawwal, and it is not prohibited to fast at any other time to make up for this virtue that they missed, and God knows best.
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