Q: 1) In ramadhaan I had my menses. So i want to know imaam for shawal fast the 6 you mentioned in khutba do makeup first or keep shawal fast first then makeup? all at once? 2) Also you mentioned it in Arabic why did you not tell us about the fasting and sadaqah rules in English? Just for the benefit of the nonarabs. Thanks (text)

A: 1) It is best for a woman to do her fard makeup then to do a Nafl fast. If she is in great health, she may do the nafl and thereafter do her make up fast. The former would be more preferred.

One need not do all the fasting at once, she can first do her makeup fast, thereafter she can do the 6 fast of shawaal. Likewise, she can space it out within this entire month if necessary. Sooner the better for maximizing the reward and avoiding forgetfulness.

2) Time and crowd constraints sometimes minimize what can and cannot be said. I sincerely apologize.

Allah Certainly Knows Best.