JUG-2026-1F3SJ3Q8AQ
Combining intentions for missed Ramadan fasts and the six days of Shawwal
Question
Can a woman make two intentions in Shawwal -- to make up her missed days of Ramadan and the six days of Shawwal fasting -- or must she do them separately?
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Yes, according to the Shafi'i School, the two intentions can be joined together. However, there is a difference of opinion within the madhhab regarding attaining the full and special reward of fasting the six days, so while permissible to combine, it would be better to do each separately.
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