Is it permissible to fast two consecutive days with the intention of punishing oneself?
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It is permissible to fast two consecutive days for self-struggle (mujahadat al-nafs) or as a punishment for its shortcomings, as it has been authentically reported that some of the righteous predecessors would punish themselves by performing certain acts of obedience.
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