Explain the five different types of Saum.

      

Explain the five different types of Saum.

  

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Kavungya
i. Fardh: An obligatory fast observed during Ramadhan, the ninth month of the
Muslim lunar year.
ii. Qadhaa: A fast observed at another time in order to pay a fast that had been
missed for some valid reason during Ramadhan.
iii. Kaffara : A fast observed for the redemption of sins committed.
iv. Sunnah: Voluntary fasts a Muslim can observe on specific days of the year on
such occasions as six days of Shawwal, ninth DhulHijja etc.
v. Nadhir: A fast vowed to be observed under special circumstance e.g. when a
Muslim vows that if Allah blesses him/her with something e.g. Passing exam, getting
a job he will fast.
vi. Nafl: These are purely voluntary fasts. A Muslim may fast any day except
the forbidden days.
Kavungya answered the question on March 29, 2019 at 12:03


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