What is the ruling on singling out Sham El Nessim for fasting?
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If the day of Sham al-Naseem coincides with a customary fast of a Muslim, such as fasting on a Monday, then there is no harm in fasting it. However, singling out this day for fasting because it is a holiday for non-Muslims is disliked (makrooh), as it involves glorifying days that we have been forbidden from glorifying, unless it coincides with a customary fast for a Muslim or if the fast is due to a vow or similar reason.
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