Is it permissible to complete the six days of Shawwal fasting in Dhu al-Qadah, if one was unable to complete them in Shawwal due to making up missed days from Ramadan that preceded them?
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It is permissible for someone who broke their fast due to a valid excuse to begin fasting the six days of Shawwal before making up for , and there is no disfavor in doing so; this is the preponderant opinion. As for someone who missed fasting the six days of Shawwal and whose habit it was to fast them, it is recommended for them to make them up in Dhul-Qa'dah.
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