2 The Maulana said that the six fasts after Ramadhaan may be kept throughout the year and are not restricted to the month of Shawwaal.

Answer

While there is such a view, it is obscure and rejected by all Four Math-habs. If the Maulana has the ability, he should check this issue in Shaami for a detailed explanation. It is not permissible to dig out from the kutub obscure and rare views which the Jamhoor have refuted and rejected. Hadhrat Allaamah Abdul Wahhaab Sha’raani (Rahmatullah alayh) as well as other Fuqaha have said:

“He who clings to the nawaadir of the Ulama has made his exit from Islam.”

The Maulana Sahib should therefore be careful and not compromise his Imaan by digging out obscure views and submitting the Hadith to his personal interpretation. The dalaa-il for the six days to be kept in Shawwaal are overwhelmingly conclusive and clinch the issue.

15 Shawwaal 1446 – 14 April 2025