Intentions of Fasting Shawwal: Prayer Readings, Procedures, Virtues, Benefits

After fasting for a full month of Ramadan, not infrequently some people also continue to do fasting in Shawwal. Reading the prayer for the intention of fasting in Shawwal is certainly different from the intention of fasting in Ramadan. Here is more information.

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Time for Fasting Shawwal

Shawwal fasting is done for 6 days in the month of Shawwal. Starting from the 2nd of Shawwal, the day after Eid al-Fitr takes place.

But it turns out that the Prophet SAW did not bind the time for the Shawwal fasting which is required to start from the 2nd of Shawwal.

He only explained that the number of days for the implementation was 6 days in the month of Shawwal.

Sayyid Sabiq in Fiqh Sunnah also explains that according to Imam Ahmad's opinion, the Shawwal fasting is allowed to be carried out sequentially, or it may also not be sequential.

The thing to note is that the number of implementations is 6 days in the month of Shawwal.

But for those of you who do it sequentially, it has its own advantages. Because it follows the way of the Prophet SAW in doing the Sunnah fasting of Shawwal.

But one should not fast specifically on Friday without following it by fasting on Thursday or Saturday.

Because this is one of the prohibitions of the Prophet Muhammad, which has been narrated by Ibn Majah.

Which is explained by the scholars, if the prohibition confirms the makruhnya fast on Friday without being followed by fasting on Thursday or Saturday.

Ways of Fasting Shawwal

So that you are not wrong in carrying it out and are more perfect in carrying out, follow the following procedures for fasting in Shawwal:

1. Worked for 6 days

Shawwal fasting is done for 6 days, you can determine the day at will.

You can do it sequentially or 6 days separately.

The implementation of fasting within 6 days in the month of Shawwal has the same pillars of fasting as the implementation of other fasts.

2. Run right after Eid

Even though the month of Shawwal is long, the main thing is that this fast begins after a day of Eid al-Fitr.

If you can't start it at the beginning of Shawwal right after Eid, you can also do it anytime as long as it's still in the month of Shawwal.

3. Can Cancel Fasting when Old or Not

In this one syawal sunnah fasting, you can break your fast whether you are old or not.

4. Asking Permission to Husband

For those of you who are married and want to fast in Shawwal, then they are required to ask permission from their husbands first.

If she does not do so, then the woman will be considered sinful because she does not have the permission of her husband.

5. Can be sequential or not

You can do Shawwal fasting consecutively or not.

So that you can adjust it according to your respective circumstances. But it will be more important if it is done sequentially because it is sunnah.

6. Can fast on Friday or Saturday

In some practices of sunnah fasting, fasting on Friday is prohibited or not recommended. But in this Shawwal fast, you can still do it on Friday or Saturday.

It also makes it easier for those of you who want to do fasting for 6 consecutive days.

7. Prioritize making up the fasts of Ramadan

If you still have a debt of fasting in the month of Ramadan, then it would be better if you make up (replace) your fasting debt first.

After the fasting debt has been paid off, then you can continue with fasting in Shawwal in order to get the reward of fasting for a whole year.

The virtues of fasting in Shawwal

The following are some of the advantages of fasting in Shawwal, including:

1. Like fasting for a year.

Those who fast in Shawwal are like fasting for one year.

This virtue has also been explained in a hadith narrated by Muslim number 1164 which says that:

"Whoever fasts in the month of Ramadan and then fasts six days in Shawwal, then he fasts like a whole year."

2. Perfect worship.

Fasting in Shawwal is the same as the sunnah prayer, which can cover deficiencies and complete obligatory worship.

This Shawwal fasting will complete the various shortcomings that previously existed in the month of Ramadan. Because, there must be shortcomings that are owned by someone when fasting Ramadan.

3. Signs of acceptance of the practice of fasting Ramadan.

If Allah SWT accepts a practice from someone, then he will continue to do the next practice.

If Allah SWT accepts the practice of fasting in the month of Ramadan, then he will also perform other practices, including fasting six days in the month of Shawwal.

4. 10 times the reward.

Fasting Shawwal can make people who do it get a reward ten times.

This has also been explained in the hadith narrated by Abu Ayyub which reads:

"Whoever fasts six days in the month of Shawwal after Eid al-Fitr means that he has completed fasting for a whole year. And every good deed will be rewarded ten times."

5. Get help from the Prophet Muhammad.

People who do the fast of Shawwal will get intercession and help from the Messenger of Allah in heaven.

This happens because people who fast in Shawwal are already living the sunnah that has been taught by the Prophet Muhammad.

In a hadith narrated by At-Tirmidhi, it is stated that:

"Whoever has brought my Sunnah to life, he truly loves me, and whoever loves me will be with me in Paradise."

6. Sign of increased faith.

People who fast in the month of Shawwal is a sign that their faith as a Muslim has increased. Therefore, this month is called the month of Shawwal, which means the month of improvement.

7. Expression of gratitude.

Practicing Shawwal fasting after Eid is one way for us to be grateful for God's gifts.

8. Managing emotions.

By doing the Shawwal fast, you can also become a much better person, patient and much grateful.

This syawal fasting is also a reminder for us that there are so many people out there who can't afford it and have trouble eating.

So that it can create a sense of empathy for the poor and become a person who likes to share.

With that, of course, you will also have a cleaner heart and avoid various liver diseases such as envy and envy.

9. Healthier digestion.

The digestive system works very busy and requires large amounts of energy every day. Therefore, it makes sense to give yourself a break every now and then.

When fasting Monday and Thursday, the digestive tract will take a break from the stress of digesting food.

Thus, the function of the digestive system can be maintained its performance.

This will certainly help you avoid various digestive diseases such as constipation, stomach problems, diarrhea, and others.

By fasting, the enzymes in the body can also work better.

The pattern of life by making fasting a routine activity is also very good for the body so that you can control your appetite at the same time.

Conclusion

Shawwal fasting is done for 6 days in the month of Shawwal. Either can be done consecutively or separately. However, the priority is to do it sequentially, because this is in accordance with what the Prophet SAW did.

For those of you who want to do this fasting, you should have paid off the debt of fasting, so that the reward obtained is more perfect.

Fasting in Shawwal is also rewarded like fasting for a whole year, so fasting in Shawwal is highly recommended.

FAQs

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