The Priority Of Sunnah Syawal Fasting According To Islamic Teachings And Its Benefits For Health

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YOGYAKARTA - Syawal fasting is one of the sunnah worships for Muslims. This practice is carried out after Eid al-Fitr, starting on 2 Syawal. This fast is carried out for six days in the month of Syawal. So what are the virtues of fasting the sunnah Syawal?

Every Muslim who fasts the sunnah will get a number of virtues or fadilah. Quoting from the book Calendar of Worship throughout the year written by Ustaz Abdullah Faqih Ahmad Abdul Wahid, Syawal fasting was highly recommended by the previous scholars.

As Muslims who are devout to Allah, it is important to know what are the virtues of fasting the sunnah of Syawal. This fast also provides a number of health benefits.

As explained earlier, Syawal fasting has various priorities. Referring to the book 'Containing Blessings in the Months of Hijri', here are some priorities or fadilah of carrying out the fast of Syawal:

A Muslim who performs the fast of Syawal will get a reward such as fasting for one full year. This is as the message of the Prophet SAW,

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Meaning: Anyone who fasts six days after Eid al-Fitr in accordance with it is as if he had fasted for a year. (HR Ath-Thabarani)

Making fasting as a habit after the month of Ramadan is one indication that fasting Ramadan is accepted by someone. If Allah SWT accepts the deeds of a servant, then He will guide him to continue to do good deeds after that.

"Phala sebuah kebaikan adalah kebaikan setelahnya, siapa siapa melakukan kebaikan kemudian diikuti dengan kebaikan yang lain, maka itu jelas bahwa belibadan tersebut diterima oleh Allah. Begitu juga dengan kebaikan yang kemudian disertai dengan belamat buruk, maka itu adalah tanda bahwa kebaikan tersebut telah terolak."

Another priority of fasting for Syawal is as a complement to the shortcomings in Ramadan fasting. Because, on the Day of the Day of Resurrection, sunnah's practice will be used to complement the shortcomings in obligatory worship.

If a person's fasting Ramadan is imperfect or has a deficiency, then sunnah fasting like Syawal's fast can help improve it.

The fast of Syawal became a form of expression of gratitude for a servant for the gift of forgiveness from Allah SWT given during the month of Ramadan. The Prophet SAW also showed his gratitude by increasing his worship of Allah, until his feet swelled. In this case, Aisyah RA once said:

"Why are you doing this, O Prophet! Are your sins forgiven by Allah?" The Prophet replied, "Is it wrong for me if I want to be a grateful servant?"

fasting Syawal reflects a person's consistency in fasting. In fact, it is stated that someone who returns to fast after fasting Ramadan shows that he does not feel burdened by the worship.

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"Surfing after the month of Ramadan is like a person who escapes the war on the path of Allah and then returns again." (Al-Baihaqi, Syu'an Al-Iman)

Here are some of the benefits of fasting Syawal for health:

Fasting six days after Ramadan can help the body undergo the process of removing toxins (detoxy), cleaning harmful substances, and improving the performance of the digestive system.

Fasting Syawal helps maintain body stability after a month of fasting, as well as preventing weight spikes that often occur after Eid celebrations.

Fasting Syawal helps train the body and mind in controlling appetite after Ramadan, so that dietary habits remain regular and balanced.

Regular fasting can strengthen the immune system and help maintain the body's metabolic balance.

Fasting helps a person to concentrate more on worship and think more clearly because the body is in a healthier condition.

Those are a number of virtues of the Sunnah Syawal fasting that are important for Muslims to know. Fasting which is held for six days after Eid al-Fitr has several fadhilah for those who practice it. Also read 7 benefits of fasting according to science.

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