FatwaNegeri SembilanFasting
Puasa selepas nisfu sya’aban
What is the ruling on fasting after the middle of Shaaban?
Short answer
Fasting in the second half of Shaaban, after the middle of the month, is prohibited for a person who has no habit of fasting at that time.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Soal Jawab Agama
- Topic
- Fasting
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Fasting in the second half of Shaaban, after the middle of the month, is prohibited for a person who has no habit of fasting at that time. Someone who already has a regular fasting habit, such as fasting on Mondays and Thursdays, is permitted to fast during that period.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Haram berpuasa Sya'ban pada setengah bulan yang kedua sahaja (selepas nisfu Sya'ban). Larangan ini adalah bagi orang yang tidak memiliki kebiasaan berpuasa ketika itu.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department. “Puasa selepas nisfu sya’aban”, date not stated. https://muftins.gov.my/soaljawab/puasa-selepas-nisfu-syaaban/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-fasting-after-middle-of-shaaban/