Consecutive Not Required

**Ruling:** - Consecutive fasting is NOT required for makeup - Valid whether done consecutively or separately **Evidence:** - **Quran:** "Whoever is ill or traveling, then [an equal] number of other days" [2:184] - Allah did not stipulate consecutive days - If it were required, He would have stated it **Practical Application:** - May fast on any days before next Ramadan - May fast Monday-Thursday pattern - May fast scattered days as convenient