Preparing for Ramadan

Calendar for the 4th Hijri Month: Rabiul Akhir/Thani 1445✨ Monday, 16th Oct till Maghrib was 1st Rabiul Akhir 1445. Rabiul Awwal was 30 days as moon was not sighted Alhamdulillah.

Six Months to go till Ramaḍān Bi-idhnillāh ◽️It is reported that Muʿlā b. Al-Faḍl رحمه الله said: They (the Salaf) used to supplicate to Allāh for six months asking Him to get them to the month of Ramaḍān; and they used to supplicate for six months that Allāh accept [their fasting and other worship in Ramaḍān]. —Abul-Qāsim Al-Aṣbahānī, Al-Targhīb wa Al-Tarhīb article 1761 ◽️‘Amr Ibn Qays رحمه الله said: “Glad tidings to the one who rectifies himself before Ramaḍān” —Lataa’if al-Ma‘aarif, 138

Calendar for the 3rd Hijri Month: Rabiul Awwal 1445✨ Saturday, 16th Sep till Maghrib was 1st Rabiul Awwal 1445. Safar was 30 days as moon was not sighted Alhamdulillah.

Six Months to go till Ramaḍān Bi-idhnillāh ◽️It is reported that Muʿlā b. Al-Faḍl رحمه الله said: They (the Salaf) used to supplicate to Allāh for six months asking Him to get them to the month of Ramaḍān; and they used to supplicate for six months that Allāh accept [their fasting and other worship in Ramaḍān]. —Abul-Qāsim Al-Aṣbahānī, Al-Targhīb wa Al-Tarhīb article 1761 ◽️‘Amr Ibn Qays رحمه الله said: “Glad tidings to the one who rectifies himself before Ramaḍān” —Lataa’if al-Ma‘aarif, 138

Calendar for the 3rd Hijri Month: Rabiul Awwal 1445✨ Saturday, 16th Sep till Maghrib was 1st Rabiul Awwal 1445. Safar was 30 days as moon was not sighted Alhamdulillah.

Summary of answer: If a person intends to do the mustahabb action, that will not be acceptable for the obligatory action. If a person fasts with the intention of 'Ashura, that will not be acceptable as making up for a missed Ramadan fast, but if he intends to make up the missed Ramadan fast and does that on the day of 'Ashura, then his making up the missed fast will be valid, and there is the hope that he will also attain the reward for 'Ashura, according to some scholars. https://www.islamqa.info/amp/en/answers/128256

"One way to make up for what you have missed out on of reward is to fast whatever you are able to of Muharram, the sacred month of Allah, because of its virtue, as Muslim (1163) narrated that Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger ﷺ said: “The best fast after Ramadan is Muharram, the sacred month of Allah."  With regard to expiation of sins, that may be attained by renewing and perfecting your repentance, and constantly asking Allah for forgiveness. And Allah knows best." Via: islamqa.info Q225093 (Saalih Al Munajjid) __ Also, sisters who cannot fast due to obedience to husband, do remember that obedience to him is obligatory and obligation weighs more than Sunnah, mustahabb actions. May our Lord be pleased with you. So be sincere in your actions, be true to Allah, hoping for the best of rewards.