Fasting beyond Ramadan includes voluntary fasts observed throughout the year for spiritual growth and additional rewards.

Key Aspects of Voluntary Fasting:

1. Examples: Fasting on Mondays and Thursdays, the white days (13th, 14th, 15th of lunar months), and Ashura.
2. Spiritual Benefits: Increases taqwa (piety) and self-discipline.
3. Prophetic Practice: The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) regularly observed voluntary fasts.

Importance of Voluntary Fasting:

• Maintains the spirit of Ramadan throughout the year.
• Provides additional opportunities for earning rewards.
• Promotes physical and spiritual purification.

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