Authenticity of fasting the six fasts of Shawwaal

Q: What is the authenticity of sitta Shawwal (the six days fasting after Ramadhaan)?

A: The Hadith appears in Muslim Shareef, Tirmizi Shareef and Abu Dawood Shareef and the Hadith is worthy of being practised.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

 

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)