Question

I have not been able to fast for years [due to sickness]. Now I find out from the doctor that i can fast and its been 5 years since I started my menses, so how do i make up all those fasts I didnt keep. Please explain in detail.

Answer

Do not be scared, Insha Allah you can make up your fasts. Since this is winter time and the fasts will be shorter, you can start now. In the beginning it might seems hard but you will be done in no time insha Allah.
May Allah make it easy for you. Ameen.

[Editor's note] For example, every year, in winter (when days are shorter), try to make up some fasts. Even if you fast two days every week, it will be 6-8 days per month and in 3-5 months you can cover missing fast for 1 Ramadan. If you are able to fast 2 days a week for 11 months (outside Ramadan), you can cover 2-3 years of previously mission Ramadan fasting.

And Allah knows best.

Ask Alimah Team

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