Fatwa Explains: Is Fasting Only One White Day in Jumada Allowed?
The White Days of Jumada (13th, 14th, 15th) are a confirmed Sunnah. The Fatwa clarifies the ruling on fasting just one of these days and the associated rewards.
Muslims begin fasting the White Days of Jumada, on the 13th, 14th, and 15th of each lunar month, raising the question of fasting only one day.
The Egyptian Dar al-Ifta explained that fasting the White Days is a confirmed Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ. Abu Huraira reported: “My Prophet recommended three things: fasting three days every month, performing Duha prayer, and praying Witr before sleep.”
🌙 Fasting One Day is Permissible
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Fasting one day of the White Days is allowed and rewarded, but does not earn the full reward of fasting all three days.
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Missed days can be made up any time during the month.
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Consecutive fasting is not required; the Prophet ﷺ sometimes fasted them consecutively and sometimes separately.
💫 Virtue of Fasting the White Days
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These days carry great reward and are among the best for voluntary fasting.
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Fasting all three days is equivalent to fasting the whole year.
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The goal is to fast three days each month, either the White Days or other days.
📝 Practical Advice
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Ideally, fast all three days to follow the Prophet ﷺ and attain maximum reward.
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If a day is missed, fasting the remaining two days is sufficient, with the option to make up the missed day later.
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