Heavenly Jewels

until they reconcile". (IbnMajah) Sahih Muslim records that when Rasoollalah $ was asked the reason for the fast of Monday he explained, "I was born on that day and Wahi was revealed to me on it also." A FEW OTHER DAYS The Noble Messenger $ has said, "Allah constructs a house in Jannat for the person who keeps fast on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The inside ofthe house is visible from the outside and vice versa." Another tradition contains, "A mansion of pearls, rubies and other precious gems will be made for him in Jannat and emancipation from the fire is written for him." Yet another Hadeeth states, "The person who keeps fast on these three days and thereafter gives out a little Sadqa on Friday will be forgiven for sins committed. He or she will become like one who was born new from the womb of a mother." However to keep Saum on Friday especially is Makrooh. Rauza on the day before Jumaa (Thursday) or after it (Saturday) should bej oined to the fast ofJumaa. (Bukhari, Muslim) / Rule- A woman can keep Qadhaa Rauza without the permission ofher husband ifhe is on ajourney or sick. Rather it should still be kept even if he prohibits it. When it comes to Ramadaan, there is no need for the husband' s permission as it is a Fardh obligated by Allah £. (Durre­ Mukhtaar) Rllle- A woman who works as a domestic worker in a house should ask for permission from her employer to keep Nafl Saum i fby fasting she will not be able to fulfill the requirements ofherjob. There is no need to ask permission if she can complete the job even while fasting. (Raddul­ Muhtaar) Rule- The woman who has Kafaarah ofQasam waaj ib upon her and she is unable to fulfil l the Kafaarah with money but wishes to keep the fast, 1 65