ANSWER:

It is not true what you have heard. 

Fasting is up to your own preference as long as there is no hardship on you. 

QUESTION: I’ll travel to KSA and stay there for 8 days in shaa’ Allaah. I’ve learned that the reward of fasting is more in the Haraam area of Makkah. But, I am a traveller. So, should I fast the Mondays and Thursdays in Makkah?

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