Date : 04-02-2026

Question :

What is the ruling on fasting only on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday?


The Answer :

In voluntary fasting (nafl), it is disliked (makruh) to fast only on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.


However:


● If one fasts a day before or after Friday, then that is permissible.


● The same applies to Saturday and Sunday—fasting them along with another day removes the dislike.


● Fasting all three days (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) together is not disliked.


If any of these days coincide with a recommended fasting day, such as Arafah or Ashura, then fasting it alone is not disliked.