Permissibility of fasting Ramadan as a fulfillment of vowing to fast every other day

Q: I made a vow to fast every other day until Allah freed me of my distress. I want to know whether I can observe no Sawm (Fast) for one month after the obligatory Sawm of the month of Ramadan. Also, can I not observe Sawm for six successive days after the supererogatory Sawm of six successive days of the month of Shawwal? This is to fulfill my vow by fasting one day and not fasting the following day. I would be grateful if Your Eminence could give me the ruling on this question. I supplicate to Allah to make you a support for us and all Muslims. May Allah reward you with the best for it on the Day of Resurrection. I would be grateful if you supplicate to Allah for me. May Allah bless you for it.

A: As stated by the Islamic Shari`ah (laws), the Sawm of the month of Ramadan is obligatory. Thus, it has nothing to do with the vow you made. According to the vow you made, you have to fast every other day until Allah frees you of your distress. Your vow has nothing to do with the Sawm of Ramadan. Also, you cannot fast the Two `Eids or the Days of Tashriq (11th, 12th and 13th of Dhul-Hijjah). (Part No. 23; Page No. 334) May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.