Dhul-Hijjah and Intend to Make Up Missed Ramadan Fasts?

Question: Can I Fast During the First Ten Days of Dhul-Hijjah and Intend to Make Up Missed Ramadan Fasts?

Praise be to Allah

Yes, you can.

Fasting during the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah is a highly recommended act of worship. These days are among the most blessed in the Islamic calendar, and good deeds performed during this time are greatly rewarded. If you have missed fasts from Ramadan, you can combine the intention of making up those missed fasts with the intention of fasting during these virtuous days. This dual intention is permissible and allows you to benefit from the rewards of both compensating for missed obligations and observing the recommended fasts of Dhul-Hijjah.

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said: “There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days.”
Sahih al-Bukhari 969

By making up missed Ramadan fasts during these days, you are not only fulfilling a religious obligation but also taking advantage of the immense blessings and rewards associated with Dhul-Hijjah. It is an excellent way to maximize your acts of worship and draw closer to Allah during this special time.

And Allah Knows Best