Nafl Roze aur Ayyam-e-Bez - Dr. Israr Ahmad
This lecture discusses the importance of voluntary fasting (nafl roze), specifically focusing on the ‘Ayyam-e-Bez’—the bright days of the lunar month. It explains that these days were initially prescribed as obligatory fasts. The speaker clarifies that Ayyam-e-Bez do not extend to thirty days, similar to the limited duration of stays during Hajj. Fasting for three days is considered equivalent to a full month’s fast due to the tenfold reward for good deeds. The lecture also addresses alternative fasting schedules, such as fasting two days a week, while discouraging fasting on Fridays as it is considered akin to Eid. It explains that those accustomed to fasting during Ayyam-e-Bez can continue to do so even if it falls on a Friday. Finally, the speaker highlights the significance of the six fasts of Shawwal, which, when combined with the fasts of Ramadan, amount to a year-long observance. The term ‘Ayyam-e-Bez’ refers to the 13th, 14th, and 15th of the lunar month, known for their bright nights.
