Fasting in Shawwal | Six Days Shawwal Fasting

Shawwal — is the tenth (10th) month of Islamic Lunar Calendar and has great importance in various aspects of Islam like, continuation of fasting for six days, Battle of Uhud also took place in this month and is also the first of Hajj-months. The most important thing is muslims celeberate Eid- ul Fitr on first of Shawwal. At Quran by Online Tutor, we encourage learners of all ages to deepen their understanding of Islamic teachings and strengthen their connection with the Quran during this sacred time. Embracing the virtues of Shawwal helps maintain the discipline built in Ramadan and brings countless rewards in this life and the hereafter.

1. Importance of Shawwal

It is narted by Hazrat Abu Ayyub Ansari (RA) that Rasoolullah (SAW) said, "whoever fasts the month of Ramadan and thereafter follows it with six fasts of Shawwal, they will receive a reward of having fasted the entire year". (Al-Hadith)

During Ramadan muslims fast to show their gratitude to Allah. But after Ramadan these are only six days more to boost up worship. Medically it is also important to eat grdually rather than eating at once just after Ramadan. But more than the health there are spiritual and religious benefits.

2. Explanation of Reward

According to scholars, all good deeds of muslims during this month is multiplied by 10 which means fasting of 1-month equals fasting of 10 months. While for other remaining two months we need to fast six more days. When we multiply six by ten it becomes equal to sixty which is approximately equal to two months. (Subhanallah).

3. Few Important Things to Know

• Numbers: Only six days to fast and get an amazing reward of entire year
• No Fixed Days: Any 6-Days — during whole of the month
• Not Consecutively: Not mandatory to fast consecutively as in Ramadan

4. Gift of Allah (SWA)

So Ramadhan and six days of Shawwal fasting will give you the reward of entire year which is an amazing gift of Allah.

5. No Continuation of Fasting as in Ramadan

It is not necessary to fast six days in Shawwal consecutively. In other words, one important thing is that we can take a break of few days during these six days of fasting. But one thing which is very important Fasting on the first of Shawwal (on the Day of Eid-ul Fitr) is prohibited.