Ruling on fasting in Rajab

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Question: Some people fast in Rajab because they think it is more virtuous compared to the other months. What is the ruling on this action?

Answer: That has not been prescribed. No special actions have been confirmed in the month of Rajab. Rajab is like all the other months, so the one who has a habit of practicing a certain act can continue with it in Rajab – as well as the other months. As for separating the month of Rajab for certain actions, that is an innovation – with no proof confirmed for it.