Fatwaa.net - Fatawa | I have not been pregnant for seven years, and the last time I was pregnant, my son died during childbirth. I prayed to God afterward for pregnancy, and I said that if I became pregnant, I would fast on Mondays and Thursdays, until I give birth, but it is not a vow. Now I expect that I am pregnant; if I confirm the pregnancy, should I start fasting, or should I start from now, as I usually fast on Mondays and Thursdays?

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20 / 06 / 2026

The Intention of Fasting Upon the Occurrence of a Certain Thing

Question

I have not been pregnant for seven years, and the last time I was pregnant, my son died during childbirth. I prayed to God afterward for pregnancy, and I said that if I became pregnant, I would fast on Mondays and Thursdays, until I give birth, but it is not a vow. Now I expect that I am pregnant; if I confirm the pregnancy, should I start fasting, or should I start from now, as I usually fast on Mondays and Thursdays?

Answer

I say, and with God's help: This would be a voluntary fast for you if it is not a vow, and it is not obligatory upon you. It is permissible for you to fast as much as you are able to, in gratitude to God Almighty, and God knows best.

The Intention of Fasting Upon the Occurrence of a Certain Thing

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