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Voluntary Fasts

Description:  Basics of the voluntary or  nafl  fasting will be taught in this lesson. Objectives ·         To appreciate the difference between nafl and fard worship. ·         To learn the most important nafl fasts. ·         To learn the important differences between the obligatory fasts (like Ramadan) and the voluntary fasts. Arabic Terms ·         Nafl  - a voluntary act of worship ·         Muharram ,  Sha’ban ,  Ramadan ,  Shawwal ,  Dhul-Hijjah  - names of some important Islamic months.    Muharram  is the 1st month of the Islamic calendar,  Sha’ban  the 8th, Ramadan  the 9th,  Shawwal  the 10th and  Dhul-Hijjah  the 12th.  ·         Arafah -  the 9th ...