Q: I am keeping my six fast of shawal as indicated in the khutba. I also have missed fast bcuz of my period. i was used to always keeping my missed fast after ramadaan. So can i fast shawal fast then due missed fast? (text)

A: Keep your missed fast first. That is what you owe to Allah (SWT) Thereafter keep the fast of shawal.This fast is nafl, so it would be best if it came after the fard — that which you owe to Allah (swt).

One need not keep the fast immediately. It would be best to do so if one fears they would not keep it at all. A person has until the end of shawwal to do so.

Allah Certainly Knows Best.