Hazrat Abu Ayoob Ansari reports that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)said: “Whoever completes the fasts of Ramadaan then adds to them the fasts of six days in the month of Shawwal, it will carry the reward of fasting for the whole year.” (Sahih Muslim) Considering that there is at least ten-fold reward for every virtue, the fasts of Ramadaan will equate to fasting for 300 days – ten months. Fasting for six days in Shawwal will be considered as fasting for 60 days – 2 months. This brings one the reward of fasting a full year. One who does this annually is like one who fasts throughout his life. Although voluntary in nature, the reward for this effort is tremendous. One may keep these fasts consecutively or intermittently during the month. Among the benefits of keeping the Shawwal fasts is that they can make up for deficiencies that occurred in the obligatory Ramadaan fasts. It is also a sign of commitment to continue upon good deeds.
Ramadaan Fasting – Prizes for kiddies
Once more, the Laudium Sun, together with ABC Sweets, Amka and Fruity Imies will be giving away a gift pack to children 9 years and younger, who kept all their fasts this past Ramadaan and who submit their details to the Laudium Sun as follows: Readers are invited to submit profiles of children (Full name, age, street name, name of school attending, grade and a short message), together with a good quality photo and a contact number, to the Laudium Sun office or email to info@laudiumsun.co.za or WhatsApp us on +27 72 786 6786 by latest Tuesday, March 24.
The Editors decision is final.
