What is the ruling on fasting Mondays and Thursdays in the month of Rajab?
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It is recommended to fast on Mondays and Thursdays of Rajab for two reasons: First, Rajab is one of the sacred months during which fasting is recommended. Second, fasting on Mondays and Thursdays is recommended every month because these are two days when deeds are presented to Allah, and it is recommended that a person's deeds be presented to Allah while they are fasting.
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