How to fast six days of Shawwal?
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It is recommended to fast six days of Shawwal, based on the Prophet's (peace be upon him) saying: "Whoever fasts then follows it with six days from Shawwal, it is as if he has fasted for a lifetime." It is permissible to fast them consecutively or separately at any part of the month.
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