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Fatwa no. 8194
Q: I fasted on the day of `Arafah (9th of Dhul-Hijjah) intending
(Part No. 10; Page No. 347)
to make up for a day I missed in Ramadan. Does fasting the Day of `Arafah (9th of Dhul-Hijjah) suffice, if I intended it to make up for the missed day or not?
A: It is permissible for you to fast the Day of `Arafah (9th of Dhul-Hijjah) intending to make up for a missed day of Ramadan.
May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.
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